WeStutter@Work Spotlight: Abishek Agarwal – Showing Up Authentically and Creating Change

Abishek Agarwal remembers the moment he discovered the NSA. It was like finally finding home. As a person who stutters, he had spent years feeling isolated—longing to be part of something bigger, among people who truly understood what it meant to walk in his shoes.

That moment of connection led him to attend his first NSA conference, which sealed the deal: he was all in.

“The NSA has allowed me to connect with other people like me, giving me a sense of belonging and making me feel as part of something bigger than myself. NSA has re-enforced the idea that stuttering is truly okay and if you stutter, you have other people to lean on and ask for support.”

Today, Abishek serves as both a co-leader of his local NSA chapter (for 2 years) and a passionate member of the WeStutter@Work Committee. He’s part of a team working to create a world where people who stutter have equal access to employment, leadership, and professional growth—all while educating employers and breaking stigma in the workplace.

Outside of his advocacy work, Abishek is constantly challenging himself in new ways. From achieving fitness milestones, to learning his favorite songs on the violin, he’s committed to personal growth just as much as community growth.

“The NSA has given me more confidence to show up as my authentic self and be more comfortable in my skin as a PWS.”

This is his advice to new NSA members, “NSA is a very supportive and diverse community. Don't hesitate ever to reach out for support. People are very kind and will do their best to help. Also, there is so much to get involved in and help out in - so choose specific areas you are passionate about and start with them.”

Get to know Abishek:

Ice cream pick: Cookies n Cream

Nature vibe: Mountains

Favorite show: The Sopranos

Karaoke jam: Succession Theme Song

Plays the violin

Dream pets: Otter and dogs

Dream vacation: Scottish Highlands

Abishek’s leadership is helping shift how stuttering is viewed in the workplace—and we are here for it.

Thank you, Abishek!