NATCA Members Complete Comprehensive Legislative Activism Training

Eleven NATCA members recently completed Comprehensive Legislative Activism Training, gaining a deeper understanding of NATCA’s legislative program and how members can help advocate for our Union’s priorities. The four-day training took place Aug. 17-20, 2026, at the NATCA National Office in Washington, D.C.

“CLAT gave me practical knowledge on how NATCA engages Congress and advocates for issues affecting our members. I can use this knowledge to better educate my coworkers, communicate legislative priorities, and encourage greater participation in NATCA’s legislative efforts,” said class attendee Armando Dominguez (Engineer/Western Pacific Region, EWP).

NATCA members taking part in the class included:

• Brock Bardeen (Los Angeles Center, ZLA)
• Kyle Collins (Miami Center, ZMA)
• Armando Dominguez (EWP)
• John Goebel (Northern California TRACON, NCT)
• Peter Kasabian (Van Nuys ATCT, VNY)
• Matthew Kraemer (Fort Lauderdale ATCT, FLL)
• Marissa Malgarini (Boeing ATCT, BFI)
• Kathlene Miller (ZMA)
• Dominique Russell (Columbia ATCT, CAE)
• Cameron Sobleski (Washington Center, ZDC)
• Jose Vargas (Florence ATCT, FLO)

Class instructors were Onboarding Committee Chair Anthony Schifano (Charlotte ATCT, CLT), National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel (St. Louis ATCT, STL), and NLC member Corey Soignet (Houston Intercontinental ATCT, IAH). Registration for 2027 NATCA Academy classes will begin soon.