ATA 2024 Elections: Candidate Statements

ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following:

• President–Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year).
• Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term).
• Director (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year).

The Annual Meeting of Voting Members and Elections will be held Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Candidates for President-Elect | Remaining One-Year Term

Viktoryia Baum

Viktoryia Baum

I’ve worked as a translator and interpreter between English, Russian, Polish, Belarusian, and Ukrainian for over 22 years. I’ve lived in multiple countries and multiple…

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Andy-Benzo

Andy Benzo, CT

In October 2022, after 23 years as a member and having served in many different volunteer positions, I was elected to ATA’s Board of Directors.…

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Candidates for Director | Three-Year Term

Isabel Asensio

Isabel Asensio

I’m sincerely grateful for the opportunity to be considered for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. It would be an honor to serve ATA…

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Jaime Russell

Jaime Russell, CT

I’m an ATA-certified Spanish>English translator, a certified Spanish health care interpreter (Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters), and a licensed interpreter trainer. Originally from the Washington,…

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Jason Jolley

Jason Jolley

It’s an honor to be nominated for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. I would like to share how my background and experience in…

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Yasha Saebi

Yasha Saebi

I’m so honored to be nominated to run for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. If entrusted with this role, serving ATA members…

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Jessie Liu

Jessie Liu

This past year serving on the Board has not only provided me with invaluable insights into the inner workings of our leadership and the intricate…

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Marifer Sager

Marifer Sager

Having been a proud member of ATA since 2018, it’s an honor to run for a position on the Board of Directors. If elected, I’ll…

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Marcela Renna

Marcela Renna, CT

It’s an honor to be nominated to run for a position on ATA’s Board of Directors. It would be a distinct privilege to serve ATA’s…

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Romina Marazzato Sparano

Romina Marazzato Sparano

While you may know me as a plain language advocate, my professional journey has taken many twists and turns. (And since you’re an ATA member,…

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To participate in ATA elections, you need to be a Voting member. You can become a Voting member by passing a certification exam, completing the Active Membership Review process, or successfully submitting proof of being a credentialed interpreter