ATA 2025 Elections: Candidate Statements
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in October to elect the following:
- President-Elect (two-year term)
- Secretary (two-year term)
- Treasurer (two-year term)
- Director (three positions, each for a three-year term)
The elections will be online, starting October 2 and ending October 23 at 1:30pm ET. Voting members will be sent their proxy voting information in early October.
Candidates for President-Elect | Two-Year Term
Do you feel like we’re at a crossroads? I certainly do. The decisions we make today—as an association and as a profession—matter for our future.…
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My fellow ATA members, As a current member of your Board of Directors and the dedicated Administrator of the Interpreters Division, I’m honored to seek…
Read Candidate StatementCandidates for Secretary | Two-Year Term
What a privilege it is to be nominated to serve on ATA’s Board of Directors as Secretary! When I traded the corporate 9-to-5 for the…
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Dear and honorable colleagues, It’s a true honor to be nominated for the position of Secretary on the Board of the prestigious association we all…
Read Candidate StatementCandidates for Treasurer | Two-Year Term
Under ATA’s Bylaws, “The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the Association [and] arrange for an annual audit thereof by an independent agent …,”…
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I’m very pleased to have been nominated once again to run for ATA Treasurer. My thanks to the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee for recognizing…
Read Candidate StatementCandidates for Director | Three-Year Term
I’m honored to accept this nomination to serve my colleagues on ATA’s Board of Directors. As Administrator of the Slavic Languages Division since 2023, and…
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When I found a home in ATA many moons ago, I was nurtured by members of the Spanish Language Division, the Business Practices listserv, and…
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I’m honored to be nominated by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee to run for an ATA Director position. If entrusted with this role, it…
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I’m sincerely grateful for the opportunity to be considered for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. I have a PhD in comparative literature from…
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It’s an honor to be considered for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. I’m a 45-year veteran of the language industry. I’ve witnessed and…
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I’m an ATA-certified French-to-English translator and longtime ATA member. I attended my first conference in 2004, and since then I’ve volunteered extensively with the…
Read Candidate StatementMeet the Candidates!
ATA members have the opportunity to hear candidate statements, in person and online. You can attend the Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Election during the ATA 66th Annual Conference, or attend the upcoming webinar, Meet the Candidates for the ATA Election.
ATA 66th Annual Conference
Celebrate your passion and profession at ATA66! Dedicated translators and interpreters come from all over the world to share their unique experiences while building relationships in a supportive and generous…
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Meet the Candidates for the ATA Election
Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year’s election! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled election at the upcoming ATA 66th Annual Conference…
Read MoreBecome an ATA Voting Member!
To participate in ATA elections, you must be a Voting member. You can become a Voting member in the following ways:
- Pass the Certification Exam
- Complete the Active Membership Review
- Earn the Credentialed Interpreter Designation
Help shape the future of ATA!
With a direct voice in ATA, you can shape the future of your association and your profession.