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.
Mashaal Ahmed, CPTD
[email protected]
Washington, DC
Home Chapter: Metro DC
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Central Pennsylvania, Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Mid New Jersey, Northern New Jersey
Jeffery Alejandro
jeffery.atd[email protected]
Acworth, GA
Home Chapter: Greater Atlanta
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Lake Superior, Greater Twin Cities, Hawkeye, Central Iowa, Mississippi Valley
Matt Ames, CPTD
[email protected]
Groveland, MA
Home Chapter: Greater Boston
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Smoky Mountain, Appalachia, Greater Richmond, Maryland, Metro DC
Ann Bryson-Eldridge, CPTD
[email protected]
Leesville, SC
Home Chapter: South Carolina
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Central Oklahoma, Tulsa, Dallas, Fort Worth/Mid-Cities, San Antonio
Juliet Hart
[email protected]
Hillsborough, NJ
Home Chapter: Mid-New Jersey Chapter
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Long Island, New York City, Rochester, Buffalo Niagara, Capital Region, Central New York
Candice Hunt
[email protected]
Slingerlands, NY
Home Chapter: Capital Region
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Central Ohio, Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cleveland, Greater Toledo, Cuyahoga Valley
Kuʻulani Keohokalole
kuulani@peoplestrategieshawaii.com
Kaneohe, HI
Home Chapter: Hawaii
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego
Wendy Picard, CPTD
[email protected]
Cumberland, RI
Home Chapter: Rhode Island
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Central Florida, Florida Suncoast, Northeast Florida, South Florida, Puerto Rico
Shawn Reid
smreid.nac@gmail.com
Kansas City, MO
Home Chapter: Kansas City
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Houston, Rocky Mountain, New Mexico, Utah
Mechelle Roberthon, CPTD
[email protected]
Lafayette, LA
Home Chapter: Baton Rouge
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Ann Arbor, Detroit, West Michigan, Memphis, Nashville
Kristi Stewart, CPTD
[email protected]
Fort Collins, CO
Home Chapter: Nebraska
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Hawaii, Cascadia, Puget Sound, Greater Las Vegas, Arizona
Callan Swaim, CPTD
[email protected]
New York, NY
Home Chapter: New York City
Tenure: 2025-2027
Chapters: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Central Indiana, Chicagoland, Kentuckiana
Bessie Tan
[email protected]
Birmingham, AL
Home Chapter: Greater Birmingham
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Central Massachusetts, Greater Boston, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut
Lisa Torreano, CPTD
[email protected]
Houston, TX
Home Chapter: Houston
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Kansas City, St. Louis, Nebraska, Austin, Brazos Valley
Amber Watts
[email protected]
Gretna, NE
Home Chapter: Nebraska
Tenure: 2024-2026
Chapters: Charlotte Area, Research Triangle Area, South Carolina, Greater Atlanta, Greater Birmingham
Alyssa Willet
[email protected]
Broomfield, CO
Home Chapter: Rocky Mountain
Tenure: 2026-2028
Chapters: Madison Area, North Dakota, Southeastern Wisconsin, Northeast Wisconsin