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< Back Previous Heather Sauer Presenter Heather Sauer attended her first National Stuttering Association (NSA) Annual Conference in 2008 in Parsippany, New Jersey, alongside her parents and sister, who stutters. That experience sparked a deep connection with the NSA community, bringing her back year after year. Now, in her 18th Annual Conference, Heather continues to embrace the power of support and advocacy. Heather is a teacher, a wife to Justin, who also stutters, and a proud mom to Harper and Carter. She’s excited to lead this workshop with her mom and sister and contribute to the community that has meant so much to her over the years. Next

< Back Previous Emily Root Presenter Emily Root is a speech pathologist and college professor in New Jersey. She feels incredibly fortunate to work with people of all ages who stutter. She is the daughter of a mother who stutters and is passionate about stuttering acceptance for all. Emily loves to travel, run, and attend 80s and 90s concerts. She also loves spending time with her husband, two adult children, rescue dog, and two cats. Next

< Back Previous Ian Shook Presenter Ian Shook is a rising senior who attends Broadneck High School in Annapolis, Maryland. He enjoys photography and being a member of the drumline. Next

< Back Previous Lexi Hewitt Presenter Lexi Hewitt is a certified K-12 school counselor and has a National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certification. She has been a member of the National Stuttering Association (NSA) since 2019 and volunteers as the Chapter Leader for the NSA Southeastern Pennsylvania Family Chapter, which she started in 2023. She is also the NSA Regional Chapter Coordinator for the Southwest region. She loves singing along to Taylor Swift, nerding out about TV shows, and being a person who stutters. Next

< Back Previous Ashish Gupta Presenter Ashish Gupta is a Seattle-based Software Engineer and holds a master’s degree in Computer Science. A lifelong stutterer, he is passionate about building community through his work with the National Stuttering Association (NSA) Seattle Chapter and the NSA Mentorship Program. When he’s not organizing open mics for the stuttering community in Seattle or coding, Ashish stays active through pilates, Hyrox, and dance, or captures the world through his camera lens. Ashish is also an avid traveler and loves reaching the tops of mountains. Next

< Back Previous Sebastian Scala Presenter Sebastian Scala is a nearly 40-year member of the National Stuttering Association. He is married to the love of his life, Mary, and has two wonderful children. He is the sole proprietor of a nearly 100-year-old cocktail lounge in San Francisco. He coaches youth sports, does lots of public speaking, and is an avid writer. He is also passionate about fitness and pursuing his best life. Next

< Back Previous Evan Jordan Presenter Evan Jordan is a graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and is a person who stutters. He enjoys participating in the stuttering community and is a Co-Chapter Leader for the National Stuttering Association Lafayette Chapter. He intends to pursue a career in speech therapy and counseling, drawing on the experience he has gained through his own path to stuttering acceptance. In his free time, he likes to create, including drawing and working in landscaping. Next

< Back Previous Helene Haus Presenter Helene Haus is the mother of two boys, Tim and Daniel (Daniel is a person who stutters). Helene is a former Preschool Teacher who lives with her husband, Mark, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Helene says her family is blessed to be part of the National Stuttering Association and is always amazed by Daniel’s genuine kindness and support for children who stutter and their families. Next

< Back Previous Julie Marshall Presenter Julie Marshall is a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Memphis, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). For the past 25 years, she has taught speech-language pathology graduate students in the areas of stuttering and fluency disorders, articulation disorders, professional clinical writing, and speech/language diagnostics. Her research interest is in cultural and linguistic diversity. She served on the CSD Diversity Task Force and currently serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee has successfully increased the diversity of CSD program applicants and admissions. Ms. Marshall earned her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 1986 at West Chester University. She has presented regionally on the topics of diversity, fluency disorders, and clinical practicum supervision. Next

< Back Previous Joan Ross Presenter Joan Ross is a dedicated attendee of National Stuttering Association (NSA) Annual Conferences with her husband, Dave, and their two daughters and their families. Their journey started in 2008 in their home state of New Jersey, when they attended their first Annual Conference. Joan is the Chapter Leader of the NSA Central Jersey Chapter. Joan is also a small business owner and realtor. Her daughter Courtney, who has stuttered since the age of 3, has been a huge driving force in Joan's life. Joan embraces the role of grandma to 6 grandchildren as they attend their 18th consecutive Annual Conference in Charlotte. Next

< Back Previous Krystle Norsworthy Presenter Krystle Norsworthy is a Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Transfusion Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in 2024, she enrolled in a graduate certificate program in transfusion medicine to deepen her expertise and grow into a leadership role in her field. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active. Next

< Back Previous Sarah Sacco Presenter Sarah Sacco, MS, CCC-SLP, is a doctoral student under the mentorship of Dr. John Tetnowski at Oklahoma State University, where she specializes in stuttering research, advocacy, and community outreach. This is her first Annual Conference. Next