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Jun 25
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E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show

American Translators Association
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Join ATA Podcast co-host Adam Sachs as he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby and ATA President-Elect Andy Benzo about ATA's standout accomplishments this year and what we can expect in the months to come! From reviewing ATA's recent advocacy efforts to how the upcoming ATA Annual Conference is shaping up, you'll get an all-around view of ATA's full 2025 agenda.

Insights from the ATA leaders in this episode include updates about membership and member benefits, ATA's new association management system (AMS) and online directory, and where we and our members stand in the face of artificial intelligence. Geoff also mentions a new strategic plan in the works by the Board, and we hear what it means to be an involved and voting member. If you're catching up or new to ATA, this is the episode for you!

 

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Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan, Teresa Kelly

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