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< 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

< Back Previous Robb Hurt Presenter Robb Hurt is currently the Dean of Students and Athletic Director at Mill Creek Middle School in Comstock Park, Michigan. He is also the Varsity Defensive Line Coach at Comstock Stock Park High School. Robb has been a coach for 34 years, coaching football, basketball, and Track & Field, and has worked in education for 28 years in various roles. He was recently nominated for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Robb is a lifelong stutterer who strongly believes that stuttering should neither define you nor hinder you. Next

< Back Previous Adrienne McHenry Presenter Adrienne McHenry is a person who stutters after a seizure at the age of three. She was covert for much of her life; she didn't even talk to her husband about her stutter until after they were married! She is a fitness enthusiast, a mother of two children, a yoga teacher, and a somatic coach. She uses mindfulness and somatic techniques to help calm the nervous system. Next

< Back Previous Mark Haus Presenter Mark Haus is the father of two boys, Tim and Daniel (Daniel is a person who stutters). Mark is a Systems Engineer for a computer company and lives with his wife, Helene, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Mark and his family have been a part of the National Stuttering Association (NSA) for 18 years and always look forward to getting together with the NSA family each summer. Next

< Back Previous Courtney Abadiotakis Presenter Courtney Abadiotakis is a person who stutters, a speech-language pathologist, and a doctoral student at New York University studying how social factors influence stuttering. She is the co-author of the 3Es model for stuttering therapy and her research has recently been published in ASHA Perspectives and the Journal of Fluency Disorders. An active member of the stuttering community, she currently serves as Professional Relations Chair of the National Stuttering Association’s Board of Directors. This is her 14th Annual Conference. Courtney holds degrees in Psychology and a master's in School Counseling, and aims to make a positive impact on people's lives. She says finding the NSA changed her life and allowed her to become the best version of herself. Next

< Back Previous Holly Nover Presenter Holly Nover is a person who stutters, a speech-language pathologist, and a parent of a 14-year-old boy who stutters. She currently serves as the Program Specialist for speech-language pathologists in her local school district in Florida. Holly has been a part of the National Stuttering Association community since 2007. Next

< Back Previous Andrea Burcham Presenter Andrea Burcham is a speech-language pathologist based in the Kansas City metro area. She transitioned to private practice after working in the public school system and has spent the past three years specializing in stuttering, dyslexia, and executive function support using neurodiversity-affirming approaches. She co-created and serves as a Chapter Leader for the National Stuttering Association’s Family Chapter in the Kansas City area. Andrea helps individuals embrace their voices while equipping families with the knowledge and tools to foster confidence, acceptance, and self-advocacy. Next

< Back Previous Jacqueline Toscano Presenter Jacqueline Toscano is a speech therapist who specializes in stuttering. She works with people who stutter in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania through her remote private practice. Jacqueline presents at National Stuttering Association 1-Day Conferences and teaches speech-language pathology graduate students about stuttering as an adjunct faculty member. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts, with her wife and their cats and dog. Next

< Back Previous Landon Coffell Presenter Landon Coffell, a 28-year-old person who stutters (PWS), currently lives in central Arkansas with his wife, Kaseenah. He works as a Business Services Coordinator at Best Beverage. This role challenges him as a PWS, as he must communicate effectively both within the company and with external vendors. In his spare time, Landon enjoys hitting the gym, hiking, and fishing, and is also enjoying his first year of marriage! This past year, he spoke to a cohort of graduate program speech-language pathology students on the challenges and realities of being a PWS and this experience sparked an interest in more speaking opportunities in the stuttering world. Next

< Back Previous Jamie Oxendine Presenter Jamie Oxendine, LCMHCS, has practiced since 2005 across community mental health, hospitals, and long-term care. Since 2017, she has led her private practice, Songbird Counseling & Consultation, PLLC, in Sylva, NC. A formally trained Gestalt therapist through the Appalachian Gestalt Institute, she integrates EMDR into her work. Jamie has served clients of all ages for over 20 years, holds a Gerontology certificate from WCU, and earned her M.Ed. in Community Counseling in 2005. She has supervised 50+ clinicians since 2008. Her work centers on grief as a lifelong process, shaped both professionally and as a parent of a child who stutters. Next