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Accountable to our members
and our planet.  


NSS is committed to transparent governance and responsive leadership.

Staff

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Operations & Engagement Director

Cristy Watkins

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Strategic Planning

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Jaron Rothkop

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Adminstrative & Communications

Joie Carter

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Research Fellow

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Beverly Ndifoin

Board Committees

Board of Directors

Guided by the association's Bylaws, NSS BOD members will work together and with members to ensure the society is successful, growing, and serving its mission and members. NSS BOD members are NSS fiduciaries who ensure sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies.

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Board Chair & President

Dan Brown

University of Washington

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Vice-Chair & President-elect

Elena Irwin

The Ohio State University

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Secretary

Kelly Burton

Parsons School of Design - The New School / The ESG Shop

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Treasurer

Garrick Louis

University of Virginia

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Councilor (2025-2026)

Veera Mitzner

Colorado State University

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Councilor (2025-2026)

Laura Zanotti

University of Cincinnati

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Councilor (2026-2028)

Alicia Harley

Harvard Kennedy School

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Councilor (2026-2028)

Marilu Hastings

Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

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Councilor (2025-2028)

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Councilor (2025-2028

Caitlin Grady

George Washington University

Board & Advisory Committees

Executive

Committee

Dan Brown, President

Christopher Boone, Past-president

Garrick Louis, Treasurer

Kelly Burton, Secretary

Arun Agrawal, Foundational sponsor advisor

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This committee provides executive oversight to the organization.

Governance

Committee

Tara Leweling, Chairperson

Dan Brown

Jaron Rothkop

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This committee develops and recommends to the Board
matters related to the Society's overall governance. It includes a subcommittee for Nominations.

Finance

Committee

This committee oversees the Society's financial status.

Engagement

Committee

This committee focuses on programming outside the annual conference and enhances member engagement within NSS year-round. The group meets quarterly, while sub-committees meet monthly to work independently. They seek individuals who enjoy working with data and connecting with people—those who can identify engagement patterns and translate them into actionable strategies. If you're passionate about sustainable growth and want to have a meaningful impact on NSS, they welcome your involvement.

Fundraising

Committee

This committee drives NSS's financial foundation by securing sponsorships, grants, and strategic partnerships. They are looking for active members with experience in prospect outreach, campaign strategy, grant writing, and donor stewardship.  It's a hands-on way to fuel the resources NSS needs to survive and thrive.  If you're positioned to help NSS secure its long-term impact, apply!

Conference

Committee

This committee is responsible for convening a successful and enriching engagement opportunity that both serves the needs of members (current and new), and meets the NSS mission and values. Members of this committee develop the event theme, format, and offerings; review contributions and develop sessions; and advertise the conference widely.

Awards

Committee

Elena Irwin, Chairperson

Nicole Ardoin

Tim Smith

Mark Hartman

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Solicits, reviews, and selects recipients of a set of annual awards, presented at each year's annual conference.

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