From Leadership to Lobster Rolls: Join the ATI Board & Boston Awaits!

Meagan Greathouse
Jul 17
2 min read

Serving on the ATI Board of Directors is more than a leadership opportunity – it's a chance to shape the future of travel instruction, advance inclusive mobility, and support a national network of dedicated professionals.

Whether you're a long-time ATI member or newer to the field, serving on the Board of Directors is a meaningful way to give back, grow professionally, and help elevate the voices of travel instructors across the country – and beyond.

Here’s why you should consider running:

🌟 Make a Lasting Impact Board members help shape ATI’s priorities, programs, and strategic direction. Your voice and ideas directly influence the advancement of mobility in your communities.

🤝 Strengthen Our Community ATI is a member-driven organization. By serving on the Board of Directors, you support collaboration, mentorship, and peer learning among professionals who share your passion for travel training and accessible transportation.

📈 Grow Professionally Board service helps you develop leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. It’s also a powerful way to expand your network and raise your professional profile within and beyond the field.

🧠 Bring Your Perspective ATI values diverse experiences – from rural to urban settings, public transit to school-based programs, and beyond. Your perspective adds richness to our work and ensures ATI continues to reflect the full scope of travel instruction, mobility management, orientation and mobility, and more.

How to Get Involved

Each year, ATI seeks enthusiastic members to run for open Board seats. No matter your years of experience, if you care about the mission and are willing to be an engaged, active voice – we would love to have you join.

Serving on the Board is a rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. If you're ready to take your involvement to the next level, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

The Association of Travel Instruction is holding its annual nomination/election process for directors of the board. The Association will have five open seats in August 2025. Terms are each 2 years (August 2025 - August 2027).

Nominations will be taken until the end of July 18, 2025. The election will occur during the annual conference. Candidates elected to the board will be announced at the end of the conference.

July 23, 2025: Nomination period ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
July 28, 2025: Voting period begins at 12:00 a.m. Eastern
July 28-July 30, 2025: Annual Conference in Boston (meet and greet opportunity available with nominees present at the conference)
July 30, 2025: Election period ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
July 31, 2025: Results of the election shared during closing comments of the annual conference.