What Is An ATA Division?

The American Translators Association (ATA) offers 15 professional-interest Divisions to provide specialty- and language-specific information to their members. These groups offer a wide variety of benefits and services, all organized by Division volunteers. More importantly, Divisions provide targeted networking to assist their members in today's competitive economy

History

The Interpreters Division was established in 1998 to serve interpreting professionals working in many different language combinations and in many specialty areas, including medical, community, and court interpreting. Its members bring together a diversity that has made the Interpreters Division a special and unique association.

The Division has grown rapidly since its organization. Currently, there are 3,318 members.

Objectives

The objectives of the Interpreters Division include offering a forum for discussion of interpreting issues and providing education and information to assist members in their profession. While meeting these goals, the division has also championed for recognition of interpreting as a profession and a career.

Governance

The Division's Bylaws provide the government structure for administration of group activities. Mr. Robert Brara is the Administrator for 2008-2010. Ms. Thelma Gomez-Ferry is the Assistant Administrator for 2008-2010.