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< Back Previous Anabel Augustin Presenter Anabel Augustin is a person who stutters and has been an active member of the National Stuttering Association (NSA) since 2018. She currently serves as Co-Chapter Leader of the NSA Miami Chapter. Since becoming involved with the NSA, she has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy and to cultivating a supportive, empowering community for individuals who stutter. She is deeply dedicated to advancing understanding of stuttering and remains committed to educating others, promoting awareness, and fostering greater acceptance. Next

< Back Previous Hayley Stuckey Presenter Hayley Stuckey is a Pre-Business student at Brigham Young University. She is in her third term on the Teen Advisory Council and is one of the Co-Presidents of Sisters Who Stutter. Charlotte will be her fourth Annual Conference and she’s excited to see friends and meet new ones. In August, Hayley is leaving on an 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Next

< Back Previous Lewis Post Presenter Lewis Post is a Managing Director at ClearPath Wealth Partners with over 35 years of experience, known for his transparent, education-focused approach to helping clients navigate financial decisions, and is a devoted husband, father, and active leader in his faith and community. His twin sister is a person who stutters and this is his first Annual Conference. Next

< Back Previous Angela Grimm Presenter Angela Grimm is a person who stutters and a licensed clinical social worker who earned her Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. She brings more than a decade of experience as a victim advocate, having worked with a local sexual assault assistance program and the State Attorney’s Office. Angela has facilitated support groups for sexual assault survivors and worked with incarcerated survivors and individuals with substance use disorders. She is committed to trauma-informed care, advocacy, and creating inclusive spaces. Angela also serves as Co-Chapter Leader of the National Stuttering Association Treasure Coast, Florida Chapter. Next

< Back Previous John Moore Presenter John Moore is a marketing strategist, business book author, and keynote speaker. He volunteers his time as a board member for Adaptive Pickleball and leads the National Stuttering Association Adult Chapter in Greenville, South Carolina. Next

< Back Previous Joseph Abadiotakis Presenter Joseph N. Abadiotakis is a Christian, husband, and father who became connected to the National Stuttering Association (NSA) through his wife, who has been part of the NSA community for nearly twenty years. They have raised their children within this supportive community and remain committed to it. With a background as a US Marine and a future Physician Assistant, Joseph enjoys connecting others with the NSA community and the support it provides. Next

< Back Previous Wendy Dietz Presenter Wendy Dietz is a speech-language pathologist, stuttering advocate, and the founder of Lifetime Speech and Stuttering Therapy, LLC. Her pursuit of stuttering education and best practices has lasted over a decade, spanning Colorado, Wyoming, New Zealand, and Texas. Her education ranges from traditional fluency therapy to the Blank Center’s CARE model. Wendy practices from a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritizing confidence, presence, and quality of life in communication. She provides professional development for speech-language pathologists, schools, and businesses, and is proud to have helped bring Green Social to Colorado. She is a Spero Stuttering Ally Seal recipient. Next

< Back Previous Ralph McRae Jr. Presenter Ralph McRae Jr. is a US Army Vietnam veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, he built and retired from several successful businesses and now enjoys an adventurous life flying planes and helicopters, while cherishing time with his wife, Anna, of 23 years. He is a person who stutters and this is his first NSA conference. Next

< Back Previous Kaela Coye Presenter Kaela is a person who stutters and a Master of Science graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Florida. She serves as a Chapter Leader for the National Stuttering Association (NSA) Naples Chapter. Grounded in both lived experience and professional training, Kaela is passionate about stuttering-affirming advocacy, identity-centered care, and challenging fluency-based narratives. She believes stuttering is a valid and meaningful way of speaking and encourages people who stutter to live full, authentic lives without apology. Next

< Back Previous Samantha Wasilus Presenter Samantha Wasilus is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Sisskin Stuttering Center and works for Prince George’s County Public Schools. She is a board-certified specialist in stuttering, cluttering, and other fluency disorders. Samantha has taught the stuttering course at The George Washington University, presented at National Stuttering Association Conferences, provided training in Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering, and conducted in-services for school-based SLPs. Samantha’s experience includes working with people who stutter across all age groups, both individually and in group settings. Next

< Back Previous Sarah D'Agostino Presenter Sarah D’Agostino is a Michigander, speaker, facilitator, yoga instructor, business owner, wife, and mother who brings both lived experience and heart to her work. She has been a member of the National Stuttering Association for over 26 years, a community that has deeply shaped her perspective on identity, resilience, and self-acceptance. With more than two decades of professional experience, Sarah blends storytelling and personal development to help people explore who they are beyond labels and expectations. She is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Next

< Back Previous Shelly Jo Kraft Presenter Shelly Jo Kraft, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and Director of the Behavior, Speech & Genetics Laboratory at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where her current research focuses on the biological and behavioral genetics of developmental stuttering. In addition to being an international scientist and a clinically active speech-language pathologist, she brings extensive training in neuroscience, molecular human biology, and genetics to her work. Dr. Kraft’s team is working to map gene expression onto pathophysiological mechanisms that control and contribute to speech production, regulation, and severity. Next