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Meet The NSA

Board Of Directors

Staff

Supporters

Regional Chapter Coordinators

Professional Relations Committee

Older Adults Committee

Teen Advisory Council

WeStutter @ Work Committee

Young Adult Committee

DEI Committee

Board Of Directors

The NSA Board of Directors, leadership team, and staff proudly and steadfastly remain committed to our mission. The NSA board is composed of dynamic individuals who freely give their time, energy and creativity to advancing the strategic plan and ensuring that the NSA is able to serve the needs of its community.  Directors are elected to a term of three years by majority vote.  

Source: National Stuttering Association Bylaws (amended January 2024).

Contact our Board of Directors at Info@WeStutter.org

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CHAD MANNISI

Chair

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MICHAEL BELLMAN

TREASURER

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ILYA FILMUS

LEGAL COUNSEL

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COURTNEY MARGULIS

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS

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ANDREW BOWERS

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION CO-CHAIR

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TYLER CLEMENS

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION CO-CHAIR

Tanya Banks

TANYA BANKS

ADULT PROGRAM CHAIR

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ANGELA MEDINA

RESEARCH CHAIR & SECRETARY

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HOLLY NOVER

FAMILY PROGRAMS CO-CHAIR

Staff

The National Stuttering Association® operates with an amazing group of individuals collaboratively supporting its work behind-the-scenes. With our network of volunteer and contract help, creativity, and telecommuting technology (we were working remotely before it was cool!), together we bring hope, encouragement, and connection to thousands of people who stutter of all ages and those who support them.  Meet some members of our team!

For more information on who we are, what we do, and what goes in to running the NSA®, check out our 2023 Annual Report.

Tammy Flores

TAMMY FLORES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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MANDY FINSTAD

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

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ALAN VU

MARKETING STRATEGIST

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CHRISTIAN TING

MARKETING COORDINATOR

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CALLIE BRAZIL

DIGITAL STORYTELLER

Supporters

As a non-profit organization, much of our work is accomplished by a few dedicated employees, a handful of generous volunteers, and assistance from other non-staff individuals. It is solely because of these individuals’ time and effort to keep the organization moving forward and accomplishing what we do. Thank you to these wonderful individuals for their dedication to the cause!

CHRISTY POMARO
CHRISTY POMAROPHOTOGRAPHER
DAN HAUS
DAN HAUSKIDS & 'TWEENS PROGRAM CO-COORDINATOR
EMILY WEBB
EMILY WEBBKIDS & 'TWEENS PROGRAM CO-COORDINATOR
MELISSA LOPEZ
MELISSA LOPEZCONFERENCE COORDINATOR
MICHAEL LIBEN
MICHAEL LIBENLEGAL COUNSEL
MICHELLE MADSEN GEIGER
MICHELLE MADSEN GEIGERGRAPHIC DESIGN
BRAD RODSTROM
BRAD RODSTROMGRAPHIC DESIGN
JEFFREY DALE
JEFFREY DALEINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SARAH ARMSTRONG
SARAH ARMSTRONGCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Sarah Onofri
Sarah OnofriFAMILY CHAPTER COORDINATOR
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Regional Chapter Coordinators

Regional Chapter Coordinators (RCCs) work closely with local Chapter Leaders, fellow RCCs, Adult & Family Programs Chairs, and Staff to ensure that our network of Local Chapters runs smoothly to provide the community and support needed at the local level.

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TANYA BANKS

CENTRAL NORTH REGION – ADULTS
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Sarah Onofri

FAMILY CHAPTERS

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MARVIN WILEY, JR.

NORTHWEST REGION – ADULTS

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Pamela Mertz

UPPER PLAINS – ADULTS

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CHRISTINE ROSE

CENTRAL SOUTH – ADULTS

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SHANE WILMOTH

NORTHEAST – ADULTS

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JEFF OLEVSON

SOUTHWEST REGION – ADULTS

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Aidan marshall-cort

MID-ATLANTIC – ADULTS

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AIDAN MARSHALL-CORT

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STEVEN MOATES

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MICHELE AYOUB

Special Projects Committee

The NSA’s Special Projects Committee works together to facilitate the end-to-end implementation of events and programming that add value to and increase awareness of the NSA’s work. Members of this team have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with other areas of the NSA, including Adult Programs and the Young Adult Committee.

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COURTNEY MARGULIS

CHAIR

Jodi Reinstein

Caitlin Franchini

Jodi Reinstein

Jodi Reinstein

Megan Young

Dr. Megan Young

Professional Relations Committee

The Professional Relations Committee works to foster professional connections and advocates for the interests of the NSA and its membership within the professional community. We strive to enhance the participation and engagement of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) within the NSA community. It is our goal to make sure every single SLP knows about the NSA. We provide high-quality educational content for professionals at annual conferences and ensure that resources are provided to SLPs throughout the year.

Fund Development Committee

Our Fund Development Committee works together to create and oversee the implementation of comprehensive annual and long-term fundraising plans that meet the NSA’s financial needs to achieve our mission. The NSA has been instrumental in enhancing the lives of people who stutter, educating the public, assisting speech professionals, championing research, and reducing the stigma of stuttering, but there is still work to be done.

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Enida Jeteric

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TAMMY FLORES

Older Adults Committee

Adults over 50 are the NSA’s fastest-growing group, focusing on connection, mentoring, and expanding our ‘stuttering family.’ The Older Adults Committee offers a mature perspective to other committees, providing insights on workshops, events, and late-life planning, fostering support and connections among those aged 50 and beyond.

Tanya Banks

Tanya Banks

Paula Campbell-Schwab

Paula Campbell-Schwab

Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards

Hannah Laday

Hannah Laday

Jim McClure

Jim McClure

Patrice Nolan-Fox

Patrice Nolan-Fox

Vicki Benson Schutter

Vicki Benson Schutter

Doug Scott

Doug Scott

Eldon Solomon

Eldon Solomon

Teen Advisory Council

Teen Advisory Council

The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is a group of motivated and respected teens that are an integral part of the NSA® family. The role of the TAC is to exhibit strong leadership qualities and to serve as role models and mentors to their peers and younger members of Family Programs within the NSA. The TAC is also responsible for providing support and presenting a positive attitude to NSA teens and kids at the Annual Conference and throughout the year. For more information, check out our TAC Guidelines.

Morgan Mowery

MORGAN MOWERY

CHAIR

JOLIE

JOLIE DEITCHMAN

Samaya Fonseca

SAMAYA FONSECA

Katelyn Helfand

KATELYN HELFAND

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CLINT HOLMES

Adam Karr

ADAM KARR

Nico Linardon

NICO LINARDON

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ROWAN LINDHOLM

Gabe Reinstein

GABE REINSTEIN

Linus Simner

Linus Simner

Russell Stevens

RUSSELL STEVENS

HAYLEY

Hayley Stuckey

Sisters Who Stutter

The NSA is proud to collaborate with our affiliate, Sisters Who Stutter (SWS), a teen-founded girl group whose mission is to empower and support all girls who stutter. You’ll find us on Instagram (@SistersWhoStutter) where we inspire and uplift each other! DM us to participate in our regular Zoom calls. Together, we’re embracing the power of our voices. Join the Sisterhood!

Sisters Who Stutter
HAYLEY

Hayley

ARYANNA

Aryanna

JOLIE

Jolie

HAZEL

Hazel

Hayley

Rowan

WeStutter @ Work Committee

The National Stuttering Association® (NSA) is driven to improve the employment opportunities of people who stutter, and our WeStutter @ Work Committee works together to create and oversee and implement initiatives that eliminate the workplace stigmas to improve employment outcomes for people who stutter and inform, inspire and equip people who stutter to improve their workplace opportunities. Additionally, our WeStutter @ Work Committee NSA is educating employers about stuttering and encouraging companies to not only hire people who stutter, but also offer them leadership roles and paths for promotion, consistent with their knowledge, skills and abilities.

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JOHN ONTIVEROS

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

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PAMELA MERTZ

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ANABEL AUGUSTIN

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CHRIS MONELLO-Johnson

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ARIEL MAHLMANN

Young Adult Committee

High school or college graduation marks a new chapter. College or career? What about stuttering? Will it limit your choices? Connect with NSA® members who’ve been there. The NSA Young Adults program bridges ’20-somethings’ and ’30-somethings,’ addressing issues like job interviews, dating, and careers. Our Young Adults Committee leads Annual Conference workshops and year-round activities, from workshops to online sessions.

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Ben North

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CAMERON JOYCE

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TATUM MACHNICA

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AIDAN MARSHALL-CORT

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ELIZABETH MINTON

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LYDIA WEBB

Research Committee

We are advancing both knowledge and understanding of stuttering through our support of research. As the largest stuttering support organization in North America, with access to large numbers of individuals and families affected by stuttering, the NSA recognizes its unique potential for helping the research community.

To that end, the NSA Research Committee was established to support scholarly stuttering research while taking a vested interest in the well‐being of the NSA and its members.

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Angela Medina

Committee Chair

Derek Daniels

Derek Daniels

Standing Member

Danielle Werle

Danielle Werle

Standing Member

William Webster

William Webster

Standing Member

Monica Johnson

Monica Johnson

Associate Member

Dominique Kennedy

Dominique Kennedy

Associate Member

Adams Charley

Charley Adams

Associate Member

Paula D'Arcangelo

Paula D'Arcangelo

Associate Member

Ryan Millager

Ryan Millager

Associate Member

DEI Committee

The DEI Committee is dedicated to evaluating and advancing outreach and advocacy initiatives within the NSA to support underrepresented groups. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); speakers of languages other than English, and the LGBTQAI+ community. The committee will also promote diverse representations of stuttering, throughout the organization.

Ashleigh Givens

ASHLEIGH GIVENS

Clara Kilburn

CLARA KILBURN

Julie Marshall

JULIE MARSHALL

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GABRIELA PEREZ

Alicia Vasquez

ALICIA VASQUEZ

Jeremiah Williams

JEREMIAH WILLIAMS

Lindsey Lambert

LINDSEY LAMBERT

Committee Chair

Tyler Calhoun

TYLER CALHOUN

Matt Maxion

MATT MAXION

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