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NATA’s Jennifer Evans takes centre stage at the A2LA conference in Dallas, Texas.

Industry News April 8, 2025

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NATA has taken centre stage at the ANNCON25 conference in Dallas this week with CEO Jennifer Evans providing the keynote address at the annual A2LA event. In her address titled “Invisible but essential: the future of accreditation in a changing landscape” Evans explored how accreditation’s foundational principles developed in Australia over seven decades ago, remain relevant today as they adapt to new challenges and evolving demands.

L-R: Lonnie Spires, A2LA President & Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Evans, NATA CEO, Trace McInturff, A2LA Vice President – Accreditation Services

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