NAISMA Committees
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Help shape NAISMA programs, resources, and priorities
NAISMA committees, task teams, and advisory teams bring together board members, invasive species professionals, researchers, educators, industry representatives, and partners from across North America.
These groups help guide strategic priorities, strengthen programs, develop resources, and provide expertise that advances invasive species management.
Governance
Board Standing Committees
Standing committees are formally authorized groups that provide ongoing oversight, guidance, and decision support for the board’s work.
Standing Committee
Executive Committee
Provides timely referral, review, and oversight between board meetings.
Standing Committee
Finance & Audit Committee
Strengthens financial integrity through budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance oversight.
Standing Committee
Governance Committee
Maintains strong board practices through bylaws, policies, risk management, and standards of practice.
Standing Committee
Board Recruitment & Retention Committee
Builds a high-performing board through recruitment, leadership development, and engagement.
Standing Committee
Partnerships & Fundraising Committee
Guides fundraising strategy, cultivates sponsorships, and develops strategic alliances.
Programs
Programmatic Committees
Programmatic committees provide guidance, coordination, and support for specific programs or service areas.
Programmatic Committee
Education & Outreach Committee
Delivers educational programming and develops accessible content for broad audiences.
Programmatic Committee
Government Relations Committee
Tracks legislation, develops position statements, and builds coalitions that advance invasive species policy.
Programmatic Committee
Annual Conference Committee
Leads speaker recruitment, sponsor engagement, program development, and logistical planning.
Programmatic Committee
Membership Engagement Committee
Strengthens recruitment, retention, recognition, and feedback loops for member-driven programming.
Programmatic Committee
Certified Weed Free Products Committee
Oversees standards, protocols, and training to support consistency and credibility.
Temporary teams
Ad Hoc Committees
Ad hoc committees are temporary task teams established to address specific, time-limited charges.
Task Team
Strategic Planning Task Team
Conducts annual reviews and updates to mission, vision, strategic priorities, and long-term goals.
Task Team
SHOP Task Team
Reviews and expands the product line and evaluates additional selling opportunities.
Expert guidance
Advisory Teams
Advisory teams provide insight, recommendations, and informed perspectives that strengthen NAISMA’s programs and strategic direction.
Advisory Team
Scientific, Technical & Management Advisory Team
Provides scientific and technical guidance to strengthen program quality and evidence-based decision-making.
Advisory Team
Industry & Trade Advisory Team
Ensures programs and policies reflect industry realities and support cross-sector collaboration.
Advisory Team
Regional Partnerships Advisory Team
Strengthens regional coordination and aligns national strategies with on-the-ground needs.
Advisory Team
Classical Biocontrol Advisory Team
Provides expertise, regional insight, emerging issues, and strategic guidance for classical biocontrol efforts.
Advisory Team
PlayCleanGo Advisory Team
Guides outreach strategy, expands adoption, and supports consistent messaging across the partnership network.
OUR STORY
Since 1994, the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) has supported invasive species management professionals through training, standards, outreach, and networking that bridge jurisdictions and diverse stakeholders. NAISMA connects, supports, and empowers professionals challenged by invasive species, including: Land Resource Managers, Water Resource Managers, Agency Directors and Staff, and Nonprofit Organizations.