Meet Lexi Hewitt, a valued member of the National Stuttering Association team. Learn more about their role and contributions. Lexi Hewitt Regional Chapter Coordinator - Southwest Region Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Lexi Hewitt is a certified K-12 school counselor and has a National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certification (NCC). She has been a member of the NSA since 2019 and volunteers as the NSA Exton Adults & Family Chapter Leader, which she started in 2023, as well as the Regional Chapter Coordinator for the Southwest Region. One of her passions is creating content to help the stuttering community grow. She has taught Chapter Leaders how to use Canva, runs the NSA Exton social media pages, and creates content for the NSA! She loves singing along to Taylor Swift, nerding out about TV shows, and being a person who stutters.

< Back Previous Elaine Robin-Kruijd Presenter Elaine Robin-Kruijd is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Seattle area. She is also a person who stutters and has been active in the stuttering community for over 25 years. She enjoys international travel. She has attended and presented at stuttering support conferences in Argentina, the Netherlands, India, England, Canada, and the US. At any given time, you can find Elaine spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. And always supporting and advocating for people who stutter. Next

< Back Previous Madeline Wahl Presenter Madeline Wahl is a US-based writer with a Master of Letters in Fantasy Literature (with merit) from the University of Glasgow. She has spoken at the Glasgow International Fantasy Conversation (2023-2025) on fantasy literature and characters who stutter, and presented at the Australian Speak Easy Association’s 2020 conference. In 2025, she co-led a workshop at the National Stuttering Association’s Annual Conference. Her work earned first place in the Stuttering Foundation’s 2014 Journalism Awards (Internet Blog/Website category). She has held editorial roles at Reader’s Digest, HuffPost, and Golf Channel, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising/Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Next

Join the Maine - Adult & Teen stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Maine ADULT & TEEN CHAPTER IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS NORTHEAST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Maine State Welcome to the NSA 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 & Natalie Bragan Chapter Leaders 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! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? 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 Baltimore - Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Baltimore FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS MID-ATLANTIC REGION Official NSA Chapter - Maryland State Welcome to the NSA Baltimore Family 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? 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? Kennedy Krieger Institute Outpatient Center Conference Room 202 801 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205 When? Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST. Please RSVP via this link: https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/national-stuttering-association-baltimore-chapter-meeting Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Kate Smidl Chapter Leader Get in touch! smidl@kennedykrieger.org (513) 582-6947 - 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! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? 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 Windsor - Adult stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Windsor ADULT CHAPTER VIRTUAL MEETINGS NORTHEAST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Connecticut State Welcome to the NSA Windsor 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 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? Windsor, CT When? Virtual meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM. Please contact the Chapter Leader for the meeting link. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Jeremy Halek Chapter Leader Get in touch! jer1684@aol.com (860) 840-4849 - 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! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? 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 St. Louis - Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. St. Louis - Family FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS CENTRAL SOUTH REGION Official NSA Chapter - Missouri State Welcome to the NSA St. Louis Family 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? 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? The NSA St. Louis Family Chapter meets around the St. Louis area. Meetings generally alternate between two locations: Chicken N Pickle and Saint Louis University (SLU), McGannon Hall. Please see below for our detailed list of meetings for 2025 and 2026. Reach out to the Chapter Leaders for more information and be sure to follow us on Instagram @stlstutters! Chicken N Pickle 1500 S Main St St Charles, MO 63303 Saint Louis University, McGannon Hall 3750 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 When? The NSA St. Louis Family Chapter has a jam-packed schedule of events and meetings for 2025 and 2026! Please read below for more details and plan to join us at an upcoming event! Reach out to the Chapter Leaders for more information. 2025 Saturday, August 16 – BBQ (RSVP for location) Wednesday, September 10 – Chicken N Pickle Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 PM – SLU Soccer Game Saturday, November 15 – Friendsgiving Potluck (RSVP for location) Wednesday, December 17 – Chicken N Pickle 2026 Wednesday, January 14 – SLU February – Bowling (Date and Location TBD) Wednesday, March 11 – Chicken N Pickle Wednesday, April 8 – SLU May – Karaoke (Date and Location TBD) Wednesday, June 10 – Chicken N Pickle Wednesday, July 8 – SLU Saturday, August 8 – BBQ (RSVP for location) Wednesday, September 9 – Chicken N Pickle Wednesday, October 14 – SLU Saturday, November 14 – Friendsgiving (RSVP for location) Wednesday, December 16 – Chicken N Pickle Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Molly Porzel, Mitch Porzel & Christine Rose Chapter Leaders Get in touch! stlstutters@gmail.com (916) 607-4708 https://www.instagram.com/stlstutters/ 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! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? 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 Previous Annie Bradberry Presenter Annie Bradberry is the past Executive Director of the National Stuttering Association (NSA) (1993-2003), former Board Member, and past Board Chair of the International Stuttering Association. During that time, Annie served on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Specialty Board on Fluency Disorders as the consumer representative. Continuing her passion for the stuttering community, she loves presenting workshops, providing in-service trainings to local universities and school districts whenever she can. Next

< Back Previous Jia Bin Presenter Jia Bin is a doctoral student in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University. As a bilingual, cross-cultural communicator and person who stutters, she is dedicated to supporting individuals with communication differences and building connections across cultures. She also leads local and online stuttering support groups, fostering community, empowerment, and advocacy. Next

Meet Trevor Moran, a valued member of the National Stuttering Association team. Learn more about their role and contributions. Trevor Moran Young Adults Committee Trevor Moran is a senior at Michigan State University studying Neuroscience with a minor in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. He is passionate about deepening his understanding of stuttering and will be pursuing a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. After moving from his hometown of Brimley, MI, Trevor first joined the NSA in 2023 through the Lansing, MI chapter and has been involved ever since. Outside of academics, he enjoys running, cycling, and reading.

< Back Young Adults Committee Spotlight: Aidan Marshall-Cort – Finding Confidence, Community, and a Calling For Aidan Marshall-Cort, finding the NSA in 2021 was a transformation. It all started with a moment of inspiration. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and craving connection, Aidan attended a talk at the University of Maryland led by NBA player and fellow person who stutters, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Seeing someone so open about their stutter—and someone who looked and sounded like him—sparked something inside. “It was one of my largest life-changing experiences. It made me realize that I needed this community in my life.” Aidan Googled the NSA, found the Washington, DC, Chapter, and the rest is history. Since then, he’s become a key leader in both the Young Adults Committee and his local chapter, creating spaces where 20- and 30-somethings can explore careers, dating, communication, and connection. He shares that the NSA has given him more than a community—it’s provided mentors, friends, and the confidence to step into leadership. In 2024, he and his co-chair, Tim Flynn, were honored with the Chapter Leader/Chapter of the Year award, celebrating the incredible growth of the DC Chapter under their guidance. “Since I've joined and become a leader in the area, it's been wonderful seeing it grow and develop into one of the big hubs for the stuttering community in the U.S.” Outside of his NSA work, Aidan is a student at the University of Maryland, College Park, with plans to apply to Ph.D. programs in neuroscience. He’s as passionate about the brain as he is about stuttering advocacy. His heartfelt advice to newcomers: “In a world where we may feel everlasting anxiousness and/or self-consciousness, the NSA provides space and community where you can be your authentic self, void of the aforementioned. A space where you can be understood, seen, and always supported. Take advantage of that - connect, be outside your comfort zone, meet people from all around the world, and find the true joy and spontaneity of communication we seek so often.” Get to know Aidan: Favorite ice cream: Brownie Batter Nature preference: Mountains Favorite rewatch: Mad Men Current jam: Emergence by Sleep Token Dream pet: German Shepherd Fun fact: He’s a cinephile who adores films from the 1920s–60s Dream destination: Santorini, Greek Islands Aidan is proof that leadership starts with vulnerability and grows through connection. His journey inspires young adults to navigate life, speech, and self-expression—and do it with pride. Thank you, Aidan! Previous Next

Join the Fort Myers - Adult & Family stuttering support group. Connect with others, share experiences, and access resources through the National Stuttering Association. Fort Myers ADULT AND FAMILY CHAPTER IN-PERSON MEETINGS SOUTHEAST REGION Official NSA Chapter - Florida State Welcome to the NSA Fort Myers 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 and 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? Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road Room A (LK) Fort Myers, FL 33919 When? Meetings are held at Lakes Regional Library, 3rd Wednesday at 6 PM. Chapter Leaders Who leads the meetings? Adriana Richardson Chapter Leader Get in touch! SWFLstuttercommunity@gmail.com (239) 200-5611 - 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! What are NSA Local Chapters? Local chapters are the heartbeat of the NSA — powerful spaces where you can meet others, share experiences, and feel supported. Whether you’re an adult who stutters or part of a family navigating stuttering together, we have a chapter for you. Learn more about NSA Chapters and find a meeting close to home! Read more about NSA Chapters and plan to attend a meeting near you! What does a local NSA chapter do? How can I find a local NSA chapter? What happens at an NSA meeting? Who attends an NSA Chapter? Do you need to RSVP before joining an NSA chapter meeting? Do you offer virtual chapter meetings? Don’t see an answer to your question? How do I start a local NSA chapter? How do I start a local NSA chapter? 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