Ilene Watson Continues to Chair AAERT Professional Development Committee

FISHERS, IN – May, 2025
Access Transcripts, LLC is proud to announce that Co-Founder and Co-CEO Ilene Watson has been selected to continue to chair the Professional Development Committee for the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) for the 2025 to 2026 term.

The Professional Development Committee plays a key role in creating meaningful learning and leadership opportunities for professionals in the electronic reporting and transcription field. Under Ilene’s leadership, the committee is expanding with the launch of three new subcommittees: Conference, Webinars, and Mentorship.

Each subcommittee will focus on a specific area of growth and engagement:

Conference Subcommittee
Will assist in shaping educational content and planning AAERT’s annual conference experience.

Webinar Subcommittee
Will coordinate engaging and timely online sessions every other month to support member education.

Mentorship Subcommittee
Will help guide new members, answer questions, and offer support for certification prep and industry success.

“I’m honored to lead this important work and help support the professional growth of our community,” said Watson. “By building out subcommittees, we’re creating more opportunities for our members to learn, lead, and connect.”

Ilene brings years of leadership experience from her role at Access Transcripts, along with a strong commitment to advancing standards, education, and support across the transcription industry.

Access Transcripts congratulates Ilene on this new leadership role and looks forward to supporting the committee’s efforts in promoting education, connection, and ongoing development.

To learn more about AAERT’s programs and initiatives, visit www.aaert.org.