Washington, DC, June 2, 2025 – The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced the launch of the NASAA Investor Protection and Education Foundation, which is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Board of Directors. The formation of the Foundation was made possible through grants awarded by the Investor Protection Trust.
The Foundation is seeking qualified candidates who have a passion for investor protection to guide the Foundation’s mission and growth. Information on how to apply and qualification criteria are below.
“We’re looking for leaders who share NASAA’s values and are committed to advancing efforts to support retail investors,” said Leslie Van Buskirk, NASAA President and Wisconsin Securities Administrator. “Serving on the Foundation’s Board will be a meaningful way to help shape the future of investor protection and education. This work is more important than ever for retail investors as they work to build safe and secure financial futures amid the growing complexity of the financial markets.”
“This is an exciting new chapter in NASAA’s 106-year history, and we look forward to the important contributions the Foundation will make to investor protection,” said Marni Gibson, NASAA President-elect and Kentucky Commissioner of Financial Institutions. “I want to thank the Investor Protection Trust and the NASAA Grant Committee members in making the Foundation a reality.”
About the Foundation
Funded by a grant from the Investor Protection Trust, the Foundation’s mission is to conduct research to support investor protection and education initiatives, design products and programs to equip investors with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed investment decisions and avoid investment fraud, and gather the facts and analyses necessary to advocate for evidence-based securities regulation.
The Foundation’s Board will be composed of at least three members drawn from NASAA’s member jurisdictions and up to three outside individuals.
Interested parties may nominate themselves or others. Foundation directors will then be selected by NASAA’s Board of Directors. Candidates may be asked to participate in a screening process or interview. The selected candidates will join a dedicated group of individuals working collaboratively to ensure strategic oversight, governance, and long-term success of the Foundation.
Those interested in being considered should submit a resume and a statement of interest outlining their qualifications and commitment to the Foundation’s mission. If you wish to nominate a peer, please provide NASAA with the nominee’s email address and contact information and notify the nominee. NASAA will then contact the nominee to request a resume and statement of interest.
Candidate Qualifications
NASAA seeks candidates who have demonstrated strong experience and commitment in one or more of the following areas:
- Securities regulation
- Investor education
- Legal or regulatory compliance
- Financial or investment expertise
- Market research
Additionally, candidates with the following qualities and experience are encouraged to apply:
- Commitment to investor protection
- Leadership and governance experience
- Knowledge of grantmaking or public policy
Specialized education in law, business, finance, economics, communications, education, market research, or public administration is also highly valued.
Service Commitment and Responsibilities
The Foundation’s Board will have staggered terms to ensure continuity. Accordingly, three members of the inaugural Board will serve an initial three-year term, and three members will serve an initial two-year term. Nominees for the inaugural Board should indicate whether they are willing to serve for three years or would prefer to serve for two. Following the inaugural terms, all Directors will serve two-year terms. Directors may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Directors must commit to, at minimum, quarterly Board meetings (either virtual or in-person), and will be primarily responsible for guiding grantmaking, setting research priorities, overseeing educational product development, and reviewing requests to submit friend of the court briefs on behalf of the foundation in relevant court cases.
Timeline
- Nominations are due by July 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).
- Board appointments will be finalized on or before August 4, 2025.
- The first meeting of the Board will be held on September 9, 2025.
How to Submit a Nomination
Nominations should be submitted on or before the deadline by email to applications@nasaa.org.
We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or a colleague who would bring valuable insights, leadership, and dedication to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
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About NASAA:
Organized in 1919, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. NASAA is a voluntary association whose membership consists of the securities regulators in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators in Canada, and the securities regulator in México. For more information, visit www.nasaa.org.
For More Information:
Fred Baldassaro, Director of Communications
fbaldassaro@nasaa.org | 202-737-0900
Karen Grajales, Manager, Communications and Investor Outreach
kgrajales@nasaa.org | 202-737-0900
