Get Ready for the 2026 Elections

Voting will take place online, starting September 24 and ending October 29 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Who can vote?

ATA Active or Corresponding members—that is, Voting members—can vote. Associate members must become Voting members by September 22, 2026, to vote in this year's election. Learn how!

What’s on the ballot?

The ballot will list candidates for electing a treasurer and three directors. Candidate statements will be made available to learn what skills they can bring to the Board and what they hope to accomplish.

Attention Voting Members!

ATA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the elections. Voting members will receive proxy ballots and instructions by email on September 24, 2026. All voting will take place online—there will be no paper ballots.

Important! Add SBS to your safe sender list
To ensure receipt of the proxy and voting instructions on September 24, please add noreply@directvote.net as an approved sender in your email settings. Voting members who do not receive this election email on September 24 should contact noreply@directvote.net.

2026 Elections: Final Slate of Candidates Announced

ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in October to fill the following positions:

  • Treasurer (one position for a one-year term)
  • Director (three positions, each for a three-year term)

The elections will be online. Voting members will be sent their proxy voting information on September 24. Candidate statements will be posted when they are available.

Candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee:

The candidates proposed by the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee are listed below. (Note: Article VII, Section 2, d.2) of ATA’s Bylaws states that the committee “shall propose multiple candidates for each elective position of the Association….”)

Treasurer (one position for a one-year term)
  • Marian S. Greenfield
  • Stephen Lank
Director (three positions, each for a three-year term)
  • María (Mila) Baker
  • Analia Bogdan
  • Meredith Cannella
  • Steven McGrath
  • Teresa C. Salazar
  • Gabriela (Siebach) Serrambana-Espinoza (Withdrew)

Become an ATA Voting Member!

To participate in ATA elections, you must be a Voting member by September 22, 2026. You can become a Voting member in the following ways:

Attend this Free Webinar for ATA Members

ATA members have the opportunity to learn about the candidates, in person and online. You can attend the Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Election on October 29 during the ATA 67th Annual Conference, or attend the webinar below.

Help shape the future of ATA!

With a direct voice in ATA, you can shape the future of your association and your profession.

Become a Voting Member