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AMTA Illinois Delegates
Your Voice in the Assembly of Delegates
AMTA Illinois Delegates are elected by our members to represent your perspectives and priorities at the national level.
We gather member feedback, participate in national discussions, and share outcomes, helping ensure Illinois has a strong voice in decisions that impact massage therapists and our profession.
What Delegates Do
Listen
Gather feedback from Illinois members.
Engage
Participate in national Delegate discussions and review key topics.
Represent
Bring Illinois perspectives to the annual Assembly of Delegates
Report
Share outcomes and updates with our chapter members.
Connect
Serve as a bridge between members, chapter leadership, and AMTA National.
2026 Discussion Topics — We Need Your Input!
The Assembly of Delegates will discuss three important topics this year. Your feedback helps us represent Illinois with clarity and confidence.
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Exploring whether required chapter services should be updated to better align with what members value.
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Discussing structures and best practices to strengthen year-round Delegate involvement.
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Looking at ethical standards, client privacy, and the role of technology in supporting client-centered care.
How You Can Participate
Complete a short survey on any or all topics
Attend a Delegate Listening Session
Email your thoughts to your Delegates
Learn how to submit a future Discussion Topic
Get Involved Today!
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Surveys and Listening Session dates will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
2026 Delegate Listening Sessions
Your voice matters.
As your Illinois Chapter Delegates, we're gathering member feedback before the 2026 Assembly of Delegates (AOD). The Assembly will discuss three important topics affecting our profession, and we want to ensure Illinois members are represented during these national conversations.
Step 1
Complete the Illinois Delegate Listening Session Survey.
Step 2
Join one of our Delegate Listening Sessions.
Thursday, July 30 • 6:00 PM
🔗 Zoom: [Link]
Monday, August 3 • 7:00 PM
🔗 Zoom: [Link]
Wednesday, August 19 • 8:00 PM
🔗 Zoom: [Link]
All members are welcome. Attend one session or join us for all three.
Meet Your Illinois Delegates
Griselle Quinones
Griselle was elected as a delegate on April 11, 2026 and will serve a 2-year term. She has been volunteering with AMTA since March of 2025. Griselle is holding a duel position as Delegate and Board Member, you can find her bio under Chapter Leadership.
Term: 2026-2027
2026 Proposed Discussion Topic: “What should define professional competency and readiness in massage therapy nationwide?”
Sharon Wong
Term: 2026-2027
Sharon was appointed as a delegate to serve the rest of the Delegate term 2025-2027 on May 7, 2026. She has been volunteering with AMTA since 2018. Sharon is holding a duel position as Delegate and Education Chair, you can find her bio under Committees.
2026 Proposed Discussion Topic: “How can university and college credits benefit the massage therapy profession entering the healthcare industry?”
Questions?
We’re here for you!
Contact your Delegates of the IL Chapter Office.
