ATA Board of Directors Nomination Form

ATA is seeking candidates to join its Board of Directors. Newly-elected members will join the ATA leadership team after the 2025 ATA Annual Meeting on September 10-14, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The positions filled will be:

  • 1 President-elect (3-year term)
  • 2  Adult Endocrinologist Director (3-year term)
  • 1  Endocrine Surgeon (3-year term)
  • 2 Trainee Observers (1-year term)

Nomination Form

Nominate a colleague or self-nominate by March 31, 2025.

Requirements

The basic requirements for Board service are:

President-elect

  • Served previously as a member of the Board of Directors
  • Minimum of five (5) years active ATA membership
  • Attend a minimum of five (5) ATA Annual Meetings in the last 10 years

Director Candidates

  • Minimum of five (5) years active ATA membership
  • Attend a minimum of five (5) ATA Annual Meetings in the last ten (10) years
  • Served as an ATA committee members for a three (3)-year term

Trainee Observers

The Nominating Committee will identify two trainees to be appointed to one-year roles as nonvoting observers on the Board of Directors. These roles will provide mentorship opportunities for trainees and bring important voices and perspectives to the Board of Directors.

  • Current ATA membership in good standing


Desired Competencies

Competency

Definition

Group skills
Team orientation Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to participate towards a goal
Interpersonal skills
Communication Ability to convey information effectively
Listening skills Ability to listen to others and facilitate group discussion
Relational Ability to build and maintain good relationships with members and external stakeholders as well as manage conflict
Personal skills
Strategic, influential Ability to analyze issues, use future-thinking and influence decisions that align with the mission and goals of the ATA
Innovative Ability to create and support new ideas
Ability to mentor Recruit and support future contributors to the thyroid field
Technical Skills
Knowledge of the field and organization Understands the ATA’s purpose, values, vision, and mission
Expertise and Experience Brings unique skills, experience, and perspective that is different to the Board
Personal attributes
Commitment Willing to prepare and work hard towards the ATA’s goals. Participation in ATA volunteer activities.
Efficient and Reliable Accountable and contributes in a timely manner
Integrity Individual is honest, transparent and openly addresses potential conflicts
Capacity Ability to participate and contribute fully
Common Sense and Sound Judgement Ability to use logic and reasoning and make informed decisions
Generosity Demonstrates the willingness to give time and energy
Collegiality  Collaborates and cooperates with colleagues in friendly manner

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ATA is committed to ensuring a balanced and diverse governing body that reflects the ATA’s membership in terms of gender, race/ethnicity, geography, professional specialty, practice setting, and academic activities.

Time Commitment

All Board members will be required to participate in monthly videoconferences and serve as a committee liaison as detailed in the ATA Policies and Procedures. Nominees are asked to review the Board job descriptions in the ATA Policies and Procedures here to ensure you are able to make the commitment to serve.

Nomination Process

  1. Complete the nomination form and questions regarding the nominee’s competencies below to recommend a colleague by March 31, 2025. 
  2. Please discuss the nomination with the candidate before submitting the form so you can determine their interest and willingness to serve. They will need to complete the  Nominee Form by March 31, 2025.
  3. Completed candidate nominations and nominee forms are due on March 31, 2025.
  4. . This information includes a completed nominee form and up to date volunteer financial disclosure form.
  5. The Nominations Committee will review all nominations received to determine the slate of candidates that will be presented to the membership.
  6. Questions? Contact nominations@thyroid.org

    2024 Nominating Committee

    Megan R. Haymart, MD
    Victoria E. Banuchi, MD
    Samantha Anne Diamond-Rossi, MD
    Camilo Daniel Gonzalez-Velazquez, MD, PhD(c)
    Joanna Klubo-Gwiezdzinska, MD, PhD
    Jeffrey A. Knauf, PhD
    Randall Paul Scheri, MD
    Michael Carmi Singer, MD
    Jessica R. Smith, MD
    M. Regina Castro, MD
    Chris J. McCabe, PhD
    Sharleene E. Cano, CAE