In this episode of the ATA Podcast, we talk to new ATA President Veronika Demichelis and revisit this year of transition for ATA. Listen in as Host Matt Baird asks Veronika about changes in ATA--like membership, the work of our volunteers, the ATA Board, our committees, ATA headquarters, and where ATA currently stands.

Among other things overviewing 2023, you'll also hear about ATA financially, the impact of our advocacy efforts, and the recent statement on artificial intelligence. As we move to the future and take note of challenges we've overcome this year, we are grateful to our membership, volunteers, and leadership, and we look forward to 2024!

Show Notes:

• Translators Film: An ATA Roundtable: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/virtual-events/ 
• ATA Member Benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/
• ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence: https://www.atanet.org/advocacy-outreach/ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/
• New Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
  • Financial Translators: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/
  • Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/
  • Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term.

In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn:

• Where they are based and what kind of translation/interpreting do they do.
• When they joined ATA and why.
• Why they are running for ATA office.
• What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected?

The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are:

President-elect
Geoff Koby
Meghan McCallum

Treasurer
Robin Bonthrone
Marian S. Greenfield

Secretary
Eve Bodeux
Jaime Russell

Director
Yasmin Alkashef
Analía Bogdan
Jessie Liu
Daniel Sebesta
Robert Sette
Chaowei Zhu 

Show Notes:

• Candidate Statements: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/
• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
• ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term.

In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn:

• Where they are based and what kind of translation/interpreting do they do.
• When they joined ATA and why.
• Why they are running for ATA office.
• What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected?

The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are:

President-elect
Geoff Koby
Meghan McCallum

Treasurer
Robin Bonthrone
Marian S. Greenfield

Secretary
Eve Bodeux
Jaime Russell

Director
Yasmin Alkashef
Analía Bogdan
Jessie Liu
Daniel Sebesta
Robert Sette
Chaowei Zhu 

Show Notes:

• Candidate Statements: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/
• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
• ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

It’s that time of year again – ATA’s Annual Conference (October 25-28) is right around the corner! Whether you work as a professional translator or interpreter, or inspire to be one, this event is made for you! And if you run a translation business or develop language-related software, you won’t want to miss one of the industry’s biggest events.

There are a lot of new and interesting things happening at the conference this year, and ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird and President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis waste no time giving you the scoop on the latest updates for ATA64!

Even if you’re a regular conference attendee, be sure to listen in and discover what awaits you in exciting Miami!

Show Notes:

• ATA64 Home: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/
• ATA64 Registration: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/registration/
• ATA64 Hotel: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/hotel/
• ATA64 AST Day: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/ast-day/
• ATA64 Conference Sessions: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/conference-sessions/

• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/
• AFTI ATA Membership Diversity Award: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/honors-awards-program/diversity-award/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
  
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with Carola F. Berger, PhD, CT about scam types and what scammers are after, such as your information or your money. Carola has helped ATA and language professionals stay knowledgeable and aware regarding scams over the years as they've evolved. Scamming is an ever-present concern for freelance translators and interpreters. Make it your business to learn how scams work and how to avoid them.

Show Notes:

• Professional Partnerships for Interpreters: https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-partnerships-for-interpreters/
  
• Mid-year Membership Rates: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/ 
  
• Preparing for ATA's Spanish>English Certification Exam: https://www.atanet.org/event/preparation-for-the-spanish-english-certification-exam/

• Next Level Blog - The Scammers' New Clothes: https://www.atanet.org/business-strategies/the-scammers-new-clothes/
• Scammers Don't Take Time Off: https://www.atanet.org/resources/scammers-dont-take-time-off/ 
•  Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals: https://www.atanet.org/event/dont-fall-for-it-scams-targeting-language-professionals/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
  
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) offers a limited number of $500 scholarships to students/recent graduates of translation or interpreting studies programs or related fields to help defray the cost of attending ATA’s Annual Conference.

In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Halla Bearden, 2022 AFTI First-Time ATA Conference Attendance Scholarship recipient. Halla overviews the reasons why she applied for the scholarship, what it looked like, and what attending her first ATA Conference was like. Halla also shares some tips on what she did to ensure she got the most from her time at the ATA Annual Conference!

Show Notes:

• Interested in an AFTI Scholarship? Send an email to ata@atanet.org
• 2022 Honors and Awards Recipients: https://www.atanet.org/member-news/2022-honors-and-awards-recipients/ 
• ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
  
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
  
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to podcast@atanet.org. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

Podcast Host Matt Baird interviews veteran translator and interpreter Judy Jenner to get an inside look at how translators and interpreters work.

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The slate of candidates for ATA's 2019 Election has been announced. How did we get here?

In this episode, Matt Baird talks with Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Chair David Rumsey about the nomination process. Listen in to learn who is eligible to hold ATA office, what the Committee looks for in a potential candidate, how the Committee members are chosen, and more.

Don't forget to subscribe to The ATA Podcast!