NAISMA’s Board of Directors represent a breadth of invasive species management and research skills and perspectives from across North America.
We invite you to reach out to any Board Member to find out how to get more involved and to connect NAISMA with the invasive species concerns in North America.
2023 Board of Directors
Kate Wilson
President Federal Department of Energy
Thomas Boos
Vice President AIS Prevention Coordinator, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Nevada, United States
Nicole Kimmel
Secretary Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Alberta Environment & Protected Areas
Andrea Moe
Treasurer Agriculturist II Nevada Department of Agriculture
Todd Boller
Board Director Fillmore County Weed Control Supt. Nebraska Weed Free Programs Co-Chair
Jennifer Dean, Ph.D.
Board Director Invasive Species Biologist, New York Natural Heritage Program New York, United States
Heidi Kennedy
Board Director Senior Natural Resources Scientist Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
Karen Laitala
Board Director Powell County Weed Board Coordinator Blackfoot Challenge Vegetation Coordinator
Vasiliy Lakoba, Ph.D.
Board Director Director of Research The American Chestnut Foundation
Deah Lieurance
Board Director Assistant Extension Scientist, Coordinator, UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants Florida, United States
Amy Morey
Board Director University of Minnesota, Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center Minnesota, United States
John Petty
Board Director Executive Director, Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association Wisconsin, United States
Sarah Rang
Board Director Executive Director Invasive Species Centre Ontario, Canada
Frank Wong
Board Director Industry Affairs Lead, Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability, Bayer CropScience North Carolina, United States
Allison Zach
Board Director Nebraska Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Nebraska, United States