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About the NISC Staff

The National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Staff provides the guidance and support necessary for the Council to undertake its duties. It serves as the primary point of contact for the Council, delivers scientific and technical advice to NISC members, works to ensure effective communication and collaboration across Federal Departments/Agencies and among Federal inter-agency bodies, coordinates interdepartmental planning processes and project implementation, develops and coordinates implementation of the annual NISC Work Plan, oversees the NISC website, and reports on NISC accomplishments. The Staff is located within the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

NISC Staff

Stas Burgiel
Executive Director

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Stanley W. Burgiel (“Stas”) serves as the Executive Director of the National Invasive Species Council (NISC), where he coordinates high-level engagement across Federal departments and White House offices on invasive species. He has worked and consulted for a range of governmental, nongovernmental, and intergovernmental organizations, and holds a Ph.D. in international service from the American University.

Angela Mc Mellen Brannigan
Technical Advisor

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Angela McMellen Brannigan serves as the NISC Technical Adviser. In this role, she plays a lead role on scientific and technical invasive species issues identified in the NISC Work Plan and by member agencies. Her work includes coordinating interagency discussions on NISC priorities and providing input on strategic planning exercises. Angela holds a B.A. in French and Biology from Austin College, a M.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Forest Resources/Wildlife Ecology from the University of Georgia.

Bryan Falk
Senior Management and Program Analyst

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Bryan Falk serves as the NISC Senior Management and Program Analyst. In this role, he works across Federal departments and White House offices to accomplish the Council's priorities. He has experience in research and land management and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Biology from the American Museum of Natural History.

Kelsey Brantley
Operations Director / ISAC Coordinator

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Kelsey A. Brantley serves as the NISC Operations Director and Coordinator of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). In this capacity, she plays an integral role in the management of NISC's administrative functions, coordinates ISAC operations, and also leads the crosscut budget activity as a core element of the annual NISC Work Plan. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran and holds a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Business Administration with an Accounting minor from Strayer University.
 

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