Officers

ATA's Board consists of four officers. Each officer serves a two-year term.

Andy Benzo

President
(Term 2025-2027)
Ben Karl

Ben Karl, CT

President-Elect
(Term 2025-2027)
Carol Shaw

Carol Shaw, CT

Secretary
(Term 2025-2027)

Robin Bonthrone

Treasurer
(Term 2025-2027)

Directors

ATA's Board also consists of nine directors. Each director serves a three-year term.

Yasmin Alkashef

Yasmin Alkashef

Director
(Term 2023-2026)
Analia Bogdan

Analía Bogdan

Director
(Term 2023-2026)

Helen Eby, CT

Director
(Term 2025-2028)
Andie Ho, CT

Andie Ho, CT

Director
(Term 2025-2028)
Giovanna Lester, CT

Giovanna Lester, CT

Director
(Term 2025-2028)
Jessie Liu

Jessie Liu

Director
(Term 2024-2027)
Romina Marazzato Sparano

Romina Marazzato Sparano

Director
(Term 2024-2027)
Jaime Russell

Jaime Russell

Director
(Term 2024-2027)

Robert Sette

Director
(Term 2023-2026)

Elections

Elections are held in conjuction with ATA's Annual Conference. All voting takes place online.

2025 Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected ATA Officers and Directors. View the election results.

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Nominating Process

The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is not only charged with creating a slate of qualified candidates, but also to help produce a pipeline of future leaders. See how it’s done.

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Call for Nominations

Nominations are accepted from January to March each year. Any ATA member may make a nomination. See what positions are available and who is eligible to be a candidate.

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Board Meetings

The ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year. Board meetings are open to all ATA members. For upcoming Board meetings and agendas, see the Calendar of Events.

Inside the ATA Board Room

What goes on in the ATA Board room? What kinds of issues do the Board Directors discuss? Step inside the ATA Board room to get an insider’s view.

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Board Meeting Summaries

To keep the membership and the public abreast of ATA Board activities, a summary of each Board meeting is made available.

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Board Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Reports

The minutes from each Board meeting and Treasurer's Reports are made available to ATA members.

Members-Only Content

Past Officers and Directors

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