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WeStutter@Work

BECOME A MENTOR

Share your experience, support career growth, and help people who stutter feel more confident navigating the workplace.

For Mentors

Mentoring through WeStutter@Work is a meaningful way to give back to the stuttering community while supporting someone’s professional growth. As a mentor, you can offer encouragement, perspective, career guidance, and lived or professional experience that helps a participant feel more confident in the workplace.​

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Why Become a Mentor?


Make a lasting impact

Support someone as they navigate career decisions, workplace communication, interviews, confidence, and self-advocacy.


Develop leadership and coaching skills

Mentorship strengthens skills like active listening, empathy, feedback, guidance, and thoughtful communication.


Expand your professional network

Connect with other mentors and participants from a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and lived experiences.


Gain fresh perspective

Mentoring is a two-way relationship. Many mentors learn from their mentees while offering support, guidance, and encouragement.

Support workplace inclusion
By mentoring, you help build more inclusive professional spaces where people who stutter are respected, supported, and heard.


Learn from the community
Whether you're a person who stutters or a dedicated ally, mentoring is a two-way street. Many mentors report learning just as much from their mentees as they give—especially when it comes to navigating workplace dynamics, communication styles, and resilience.


Mentors receive resources and guidance from the WS@W committee to support their mentees effectively and become part of a growing professional network committed to workplace inclusion. It’s a chance to give back, build community, and grow personally and professionally.

Our Mentors

Expectations & Rules For Mentors

Requirements


To serve as a mentor, you must:

  • Be at least 22 years old

  • Reside in North America

  • Be a Person Who Stutters (PWS) or a strong ally

  • Be compassionate and eager to connect & help

  • Have at least 2-3 years of working experience

  • Be able to commit up to at least 1 hour monthly

 

Rules


All mentors are expected to:

  • Be professional and courteous in your communication

  • Any form of discrimination, harassment, or offensive behavior is strictly prohibited

  • Keep all communications within the Google Group public unless you have explicit approval from other members to connect privately

  • Restrict private communications to between you and your direct mentees

  • Use respectful language that uplifts and encourages

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Expectations


As a mentor, we encourage you to:

  • Get to know your mentee - their career goals, personality, strengths and gaps

  • Establish a regular meeting cadence (e.g., monthly check-ins)

  • Listen actively and provide constructive feedback

  • Help your mentee set realistic career goals, and check in on their progress

  • Offer encouragement and validation—especially around stuttering-related workplace challenges

  • Share your own professional experiences, strategies, and insights

  • Refer mentees to resources, events, or networking opportunities when appropriate

  • Communicate clearly to the WS@W committee if you’re ever unable to continue mentoring so that transition plan can be made

Disclaimer: The National Stuttering Association (NSA) Mentorship Program is a voluntary peer-support program facilitated by NSA volunteers. Participation is at each individual’s discretion. The views and advice shared by mentors and mentees are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the NSA. This program is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or career services. The NSA does not evaluate participants, guarantee outcomes, or monitor individual interactions. The NSA is not responsible for any actions, decisions, or consequences arising from participation in the program. Participants are expected to engage respectfully and maintain confidentiality within the bounds of the program.

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