Connecting research and practice is a challenge within all fields, and invasion ecology is no different. Translational Invasion Ecology provides a framework by which to develop and apply actionable science to one of the world’s top environmental challenges. This approach builds from the Translational Ecology paradigm established by Enquist and colleagues in the 2017 Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment special issue, which involves two-way information sharing, decision-focused research, iteration, and commitment to maintaining diverse and engaged partnerships. This session will unveil the paradigm of Translational Invasion Ecology and provide examples of how researchers and resource managers are successfully working together to improve the management of invasive species. Ultimately, Translational Invasion Ecology provides a model for other subdisciplines in ecology.