Jeff Olevson: 24 Years of Community & Connection

For Jeff Olevson, it all started with a simple desire: to meet other people who stutter. That was 24 years ago, and he’s been all in ever since.

“The NSA helped me accept my stuttering,” Jeff says.

Whether he’s meeting someone new, cheering them on, or belting out Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty” at karaoke (yes, really), Jeff brings authenticity and energy to every conversation.

His advice for newcomers? Be a sponge.

“Embrace everything you learn. Be open to new opportunities.”

When he’s not connecting with the community or rewatching Friends, Jeff’s dreaming of Hawaii, imagining life with a dog, or thinking up ways to serve, he’s even a past president of the Sunnyvale Rotary Club.

Stuttering may be part of Jeff’s story, but community is at the heart of it. And after two decades with the NSA, he’s still just as passionate as day one.