Make Your Nominations for the 2026 Elections!
Who is eligible to be nominated? What positions are open? What happens next?
The nomination period for 2026 is now open!
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the following positions:
- Treasurer (one position), two-year term
- Director (three positions), three-year term
The deadline for submission is March 27, 2026. See who is eligible and learn how to submit your nomination.
Become 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
Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers and Directors
ATA held its regularly scheduled elections in conjunction with ATA’s Annual Conference 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)
Officers elected
President-Elect: Ben Karl (two-year term)
Secretary: Carol Shaw (two-year term)
Treasurer: Robin Bonthrone (two-year term)
Directors elected
Helen Eby (three-year term)
Andie Ho (three-year term)
Giovanna Lester (three-year term)
View Complete Election Results
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