Who We Are

ATA was established to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of its members. Members include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.

Mission Statement

ATA’s mission is to promote the recognition of professional translators and interpreters, to facilitate communication among its members, to establish standards of competence and ethics, to provide its members with professional development opportunities, and to advocate on behalf of the profession.

How ATA Works

The American Translators Association is a not-for-profit membership organization governed by its Bylaws, which define the scope and nature of its activities, and an elected Board of Directors, which conducts the business of the group. ATA is incorporated as a 501(c)(6) association in the State of New York.

Board of Directors

The elected Board of Directors is responsible for managing the Association and guiding its development. ATA's Board members are unsalaried and receive no compensation for their services.

Committees

As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation at the committee level is the strength behind many of ATA’s programs, activities, and events. Committees provide the opportunity for members to get involved, give back, and broaden their professional network.

Ethics, Policies, and Procedures

ATA’s ethics, policies, and procedures ensure that its governance is ethical, transparent, and in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the United States of America.

What our members think about ATA

ATA is a huge source of information for me. I feel much better informed about the state of the industry, about technology, about standards, about educational opportunities, about the marketplace, about ethics in the marketplace because of my ATA membership.

- Jennifer G.

Honors and Awards Program

ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft.

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Press Room

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