National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
The NAC are distinguished ATD chapter past presidents who serve as national volunteer advisors to the chapter services team and chapter leaders.
The mission of the NAC is to serve as advisors, advocates, and mentors in partnership with ATD staff on matters of chapter management and operations to ensure high-quality service to members. NAC members are charged with providing strategic direction and leadership in the development and support of ATD chapters and members.
Elected NAC members serve three-year terms, while the chair of the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) serves a one-year terms on the NAC. The chair of the NAC also serves on the ATD Board of Directors.
How the NAC can work with your chapter:
Link chapters with common needs
Identify and share best practices
Assist chapters with facilitating board retreats
Connect chapter leaders with ATD resources
Advise and coach chapters about ATD initiatives
Identify and examine future roles for chapters
Provide guidance about items related to the Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE)
Bring issues of interest to chapters to the attention of the ATD Board of Directors
Advise ATD staff about issues of importance to chapters
Ensure that the needs of chapters are recognized by ATD
If you are interested in serving on the NAC, Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) or ALC Program Advisory Committee review the committees-at-a-glance document.
Matt Ames, CPTD
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Groveland, MA
Home Chapter: Greater Boston
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Smoky Mountain, Appalachia, Greater Richmond, Maryland, Metro DC
Michelle Baker
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Indianapolis, IN
Home Chapter: Central Indiana
Tenure: 2024-2025
Chapters: Central Pennsylvania, Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Mid New Jersey, Northern New Jersey
Ann Bryson-Eldridge, CPTD
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Leesville, SC
Home Chapter: South Carolina
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Central Oklahoma, Tulsa, Dallas, Fort Worth/Mid-Cities
Jennifer Buckley, CPTD
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Lutz, FL
Home Chapter: Florida Suncoast Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Long Island, New York City, Rochester, Buffalo Niagara, Capital Region, Central New York
Colin Hahn, CPTD
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Wauwatosa, WI
Home Chapter: Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Central Ohio, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland, Greater Toledo, Cuyahoga Valley
Juliet Hart
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Hillsborough, NJ
Home Chapter: Mid-New Jersey Chapter
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Ann Arbor, Detroit, West Michigan, Memphis, Nashville, Greater Birmingham
Rob Hoitt, CPTD
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Martinsburg, WV
Home Chapter: Appalachia Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Chapters: Madison Area, North Dakota, Southeastern Wisconsin, Northeast Wisconsin
Candice Hunt
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Slingerlands, NY
Home Chapter: Capital Region
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Central Indiana, Chicagoland
Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, CPTD
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Home Chapter: Hawaii Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Golden Gate, Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego
Katie Pagano-Gerwitz
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Westminster, CO
Home Chapter: Rocky Mountain Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Austin, Brazos Valley, Houston, San Antonio
Wendy Picard, CPTD
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Cumberland, RI
Home Chapter: Rhode Island
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Central Florida, Florida Suncoast, Northeast Florida, South Florida, Greater Atlanta, Puerto Rico
Sarah Schillen, CPTD
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Everett, WA
Home Chapter: Puget Sound Chapter
Tenure: 2023-2025
Chapters: Arizona, Rocky Mountain, New Mexico, Utah
Kristi Stewart
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Fort Collins, CO
Home Chapter: Nebraska
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Hawaii, Cascadia, Puget Sound, Greater Las Vegas
Callan Swaim
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New York, NY
Home Chapter: New York City
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Lake Superior, Twin Cities, Hawkeye, Central Iowa, Mississippi Valley
Bessie Tan
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Birmingham, AL
Home Chapter: Birmingham
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Central Massachusetts, Greater Boston, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southern Connecticut
Lisa Torreano, CPTD
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Houston, TX
Home Chapter: Houston
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Kansas City, St. Louis, Nebraska, Mississippi, Kentuckiana
Amber Watts
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Gretna, NE
Home Chapter: Nebraska
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Charlotte Area, Research Triangle Area, South Carolina, Greater Atlanta, Southeastern Virginia