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< Back Helene Haus Speaker Helene Haus is the proud mother of two boys, Tim (30) and Daniel (27). Daniel is a PWS. Helene is a former preschool teacher who lives with her husband, Mark, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They are truly blessed to be a part of the NSA family and are always amazed at Daniel’s genuine kindness and support of children who stutter and their families. Previous Next

Join the Eastern Maine - Adult & Teen stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Eastern Maine ADULT & TEEN CHAPTER IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS NORTHEAST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Maine State Welcome to the NSA Eastern Maine Chapter! How do you typically meet? In-Person & Virtual Meetings What age group can attend? Adults, Teens, Parents What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Social gatherings are held quarterly in varying locations. When? Virtual meetings are held during the last week of the month from 6:30-8:00PM to welcome all people who stutter from across the state of Maine. Contact Chapter Leader for more information. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Marybeth Allen Chapter Leader Get in touch! mballenslp@gmail.com (207) 944-8045 https://sites.google.com/site/stuttermaine/ Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

< Back Shelby Potts Speaker Shelby Potts M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF is a speech-language pathologist working in private practice in Raleigh, NC. She is a person who stutters. Her practice, Oak City Speech and Language Therapy, focuses on the holistic evaluation and treatment of children, teens, and adults who stutter, clutter, and/or have other fluency differences. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders and serves as Social Media Director on the Executive Board of the American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency Disorders. Previous Next

< Back Lydia Webb Speaker Lydia Webb is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the NSA’s Young Adults Committee. In her teen years, she served on the Teen Advisory Council and grew so much through that opportunity. Lydia recently graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She has been regularly attending NSA conferences for the past several years and barely remembers her life without NSA. She is so excited to grow and get to know more people in her stamily. Previous Next

< Back Eldon Solomon Speaker Eldon Solomon is 61, and a lifelong person who stutters. His passions center around his wife of 37 years, and their family of four boys, three daughter-in-laws and three grandchildren. Living in Indiana, Eldon is a CEO of a national, nonprofit, Veteran outreach organization. He attended his first NSA Conference in 2023 and is eager to lend his experiences, personal accomplishments, and love for people to help older persons who stutter to find their voice. Previous Next

Join the Chicago - Adult stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Chicago ADULT CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS CENTRAL NORTH REGION Official NSA Chapter - Illinois State Welcome to the NSA Chicago Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Adult What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Jefferson Park Branch – Meeting Room Chicago Public Library 5363 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 JULY 2025 MEETING WILL BE HELD AT: Roden Branch – Meeting Room Chicago Public Library 6083 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631 Saturday, July 26th | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM When? Meetings are held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Onur Tekiner Chapter Leader Get in touch! onrtknr92@gmail.com (312) 479-7828 https://chat.whatsapp.com/EQrVRes8DawGKPsA61Fiyb Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Join the Fort Worth - Adult stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Fort Worth - Adult ADULT CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS CENTRAL SOUTH REGION Official NSA Chapter - Texas State Welcome to the NSA Fort Worth Adult Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? In-Person Meetings What age group can attend? Adult What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? TCU Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic -- 3305 W Cantey St, Fort Worth, TX 76109 When? Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Matthew Johnson & Kerri Berard Chapter Leaders Get in touch! fortworthstutters@gmail.com (254) 931-1811 - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

Meet Maya Singal, a valued member of the National Stuttering Association team. Learn more about their role and contributions. Maya Singal Co-Chair of Sisters Who Stutter Maya Singal is the Co-Chair of Sisters Who Stutter (SWS) and a senior in high school from Chicago, Illinois. In her leadership role, Maya helps guide the direction of the organization while supporting a welcoming, empowering space for girls who stutter to connect, grow, and support one another. Maya is actively involved in the National Stuttering Association (NSA) through the Teen Advisory Council and is passionate about giving back to the stuttering community. She attends Camp Shout Out annually and values the sense of belonging and confidence the community has provided. Outside of her advocacy work, Maya is a member of her school’s golf team and has served as Club Liaison for Aspiring Medical Professionals for the past two years. She is also involved in Best Buddies and volunteers in the pathology lab at her local hospital, reflecting her strong interest in healthcare and service. Maya is excited about the future of Sisters Who Stutter and looks forward to continuing to build meaningful connections with fellow girls who stutter. She is especially eager to attend the upcoming NSA Conference in Charlotte and deepen her involvement in the broader NSA community.

Learn how Adriana Flowers,a person who stutters, achieved career success. Get inspired by their journey. Corona Corps Care Adriana Flowers Briefly describe your daily job duties. I work within the University of Oregon Health Services with an organization called Corona Corps. My duties are to call students and the community around the University who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who are contacts of such. As a Care Team Member, I provide people with resources and support in order to navigate this pandemic. As a person who stutters, share the most challenging part of your job. Definitely making phone calls to people. It goes without saying that making and receiving calls is very challenging as a person who stutters. To deliver the news to someone, maybe for the first time, that they have COVID-19 or that they were in contact with someone who tested positive is never easy to do. This is even harder when you cannot interact with the person face-to-face and see their body language and how they’re feeling. Especially if the person is overwhelmed and anxious, you can feel it and that can make me more anxious and prone to more stuttering. Did you self-disclose your stuttering during the job hiring process? If so, how did you do it and how do you currently disclose your stuttering to unsuspecting co-workers, clients and or customers? Yes, I was interviewed over Zoom and I disclosed my stutter to all my prospective co-workers and supervisors. It felt like a relief and it was nice that people knew and understood that part of me. Currently, I have only disclosed to some co-workers if I have a bad stuttering day where I cannot control it as much or if I am about to make a call for the first time and feel nervous. I haven’t disclosed to people that I call because it is a very small interaction and they are already receiving other information and I don’t want to overwhelm them with stuff. I also haven’t had any issues yet with actual calls. What is your proudest moment at your current company? The first call I received was unexpected and I handled it well. I was kind of nervous because I was not expecting an incoming call, but the way it was handled was great. I also handled a confusing call in a professional way despite it not being on the script and despite my stutter. What are your long-term career aspirations? For now, I plan on graduating with a B.A. in Global Studies and a Minor in French and pursue my graduate studies. Then, move to Washington D.C. and work as a Foreign Service Officer (a.k.a. diplomat), and specialize in International Development and work for development agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development. What’s your best advice for people who stutter just entering the workplace and for those in a career striving to achieve greater success? Don’t let your stutter stop you from landing your dream job or getting that job you want. You’re much more capable of performing your duties than you think you are. Your stutter doesn’t define you and it doesn’t define your performance at work. Going out of your comfort zone is definitely something you should try. I don’t regret choosing this job because I know it can push me out of my comfort zone and give me valuable experience.

< Back John Tetnowski Speaker John Tetnowski is the Jeanette Sias Endowed Chair in Speech Pathology at Oklahoma State University. He has published almost 100 manuscripts in stuttering and research methods. He is a Board Certified Specialist, an ASHA Fellow and the 2024 DiCarlo Award winner. Previous Next

Join the Cullowhee - Adult & Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Cullowhee ADULT, FAMILY CHAPTER VIRTUAL MEETINGS MID-ATLANTIC REGION Official NSA Chapter - North Carolina State Welcome to the NSA Cullowhee Chapter! The National Stuttering Association’s® motto: If You Stutter, You’re Not Alone®, is what our NSA Chapters are all about! Chapter meetings are open to people who stutter, family members of people who stutter, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and anyone that wants to learn more about stuttering. Feel free to reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) to find out more about our chapter. We hope you will join us! How do you typically meet? Virtual Meetings What age group can attend? Adult, Family What languages are spoken? English How much does it cost? Free! Meetings Here is information on the location and schedule of our meetings. Reach out to the Chapter Leader(s) for more information! Where? Virtual meetings are held on Zoom. When? Virtual meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00PM. For details about meetings and for any other information, please contact the Chapter Leader. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Thales De Nardo Chapter Leader Get in touch! WNCWeStutter@gmail.com (828) 227-2425 - Questions? We know that attending your first NSA Chapter meeting might be a little intimidating so we’ve tried to answer some of your questions! We know once you get there, you’ll be greeted by Chapter Leaders who have been in your shoes before and are happy to welcome you! ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Testimonials Read more about the power of chapters and support groups from NSA members themselves! "When I attended my first conference in 2019. I was welcomed into this "stamily" with open arms and haven't left the bear hug since!" Lexi Hewitt Exton, PA Chapter "Other people who stutter are the best sources of support, love, and encouragement on your journey. Don't be afraid to reach out, no matter what stage you're at." Gina Waggott Author, Entrepreneur "This community has helped me rediscover myself as a confident and capable person who stutters." John Ontiveros Lorem, CA Chapter

< Back Aidan Marshall-Cort Speaker Aidan Marshall-Cort is a Health and Wellness Professional serving as the Co-Chapter Leader of the NSA's Washington DC Chapter and Regional Chapter Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Alongside contributing to the community and supporting PWS in the DC area, he enjoys speaking on the relationship between stuttering, race, and neurodiversity. A passionate advocate, Aidan understands the empowering effect of vulnerability to foster open discussion amongst those who identify within these intersectionality's. In his free time, Aidan enjoys competitive weightlifting, chess, and cinema. Previous Next