Nominations open for AATG Board of Directors

The AATG nominating committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2026 election to fill four positions on the Board of Directors to start their terms on January 1, 2027. 

• A post-secondary (college/university) Representative from the Midwest Region. The term of office for this position is 2027-2029. Chapters in the Midwest region: Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. 
• A pre-collegiate (K-12) Representative from the Northeast Region. The term of office for this position is 2027–2029. Chapters in the Northeast region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Northern New England (Vermont and New Hampshire), Central New York, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Rochester, and Rhode Island.

AATG encourages self-nominations. Members may also nominate other members. To nominate yourself or another member, complete the online nomination form here.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Daniel Walter, Chair of the Nominating Committee, at daniel.walter@emory.edu. Nominations are due April 30, 2026. The election will take place during fall 2026. 

About the Board of Directors

The AATG Board of Directors is an elected, policy-making body. The efficient and effective working of the Board of Directors depends on the active participation and collaboration of all Board members. All candidates for office must be current members of the Association and for at least the two years prior to their nomination. Service on the Board of Directors is unpaid volunteer work. Board members make a commitment to spend considerable time and energy to serve the profession. More details and information about the Board of Directors may be found in the AATG Board Handbook.

As a Member of the Board of Directors, one will:

• Act as ambassadors and advocates for the AATG to both the association's members and to external constituents  
• Attend quarterly online meetings of the Board and the annual in person meeting
• Serve on one or more standing and/or ad hoc committees as appointed by the President 
• Assume special duties as assigned by the President 
• Attend to association business in prompt and timely fashion 
• Familiarize themselves with the AATG Constitution and By-Laws and association policies  
• Participate fully in discussions during meetings
• Respect the views held by other Board members 
• Provide a written or oral report of meetings when appointed to represent the AATG 
• Keep abreast of emerging professional issues and bring such issues to the attention of the President and Executive Director