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 are available below so you can learn what skills they will 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.
ATA 2026 Elections: Candidate Statements
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)
Candidates for Treasurer | One-Year Term
I am pleased that I have again been nominated to run for ATA treasurer, this time for a one-year term after having served in the position for nearly a year as an appointee. Since I was appointed in October 2025,…
I’m honored to be considered for the position of treasurer on ATA’s Board and hope to earn the opportunity to serve the organization that has given me so much throughout my career. For those who don’t know me, I’ve worked…
Candidates for Director | Three-Year Term
My name is María Baker, and I go by Mila. I was born and raised in Santa Fe, Argentina, where I studied three languages (English, French, and Italian). After a stint in law school, I became a teacher of English…
I’m truly humbled and honored to be considered for a second term on ATA’s Board of Directors. When I was elected to the Board three years ago, I promised to bring enthusiasm, hard work, and commitment to the role. Throughout…
It’s an honor to be considered for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. AI is reshaping how our work is commissioned, valued, and perceived. At the same time, these challenges present an opportunity to reaffirm the human expertise and…
I’m honored to accept this nomination to serve my colleagues on ATA’s Board of Directors. As chair of the Membership Development Committee, administrator of the Slavic Languages Division (SLD) since 2023, and assistant administrator and…
My commitment to translation and interpreting began in 1981 at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), where I earned an MA in translation and interpreting. I then spent 11 years as a freelance interpreter…
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.
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Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year’s election! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in conjunction with ATA’s 67th Annual Conference in October to fill the following positions: Treasurer (one position for a one-year term), Director (three positions, each for a three-year term). All voting takes place online. Candidate statements will…
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:
- 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.