You heard us! Let’s come together to break the ice and welcome each other to the CSA conference! With fun activities planned for the shy and the social, there will be something for every kid to help get to know each other and to realize they are not alone! People BINGO, sticky notes, a rather big beach ball, and a roll of toilet paper, these are just some of the fun and games we have in store!
About the presenters
Alexandra D'Agostino-Seguin
I have stuttered since I was 7 and I have been on the Board of Directors for the CSA since 2013. I love helping people and I’m grateful to be able to give back to the stuttering community. I have 2 university degrees, 2 cats and I’m a Registered Nurse!
Ania Jodzio-Spector
Ania Jodzio-Spector, a Montreal local who’s fluent in both english and french. She's a
Concordia grad who now works at a cute eco-friendly bakery in the city's Mile-End borough.
While she has attended a stuttering conference in the States before, this will be her first time
participating in the Canadian Stuttering Association conference.
Keegan Covert
Hi, my name is Keegan, and I'm from Toronto. I attend Western University, where I study finance and play on the baseball team. My interests include baseball, hockey, basketball, golf, mountain biking, finance, and history. This is my first time attending the CSA conference, and I'm really looking forward to it.
Misha Gohar
Misha navigates the world with a perspective shaped by stuttering, embracing it as part of her voice without letting it define her. She is studying Strategic Relationship Marketing at George Brown College and contributes to the CSA’s social media team, working to foster connection and visibility around stuttering and self-acceptance.
Rhea Bhalla
Rhea serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Stuttering Association, where she coordinates national volunteer and support group programming. She founded both the Prairie Stuttering Support Group and the National Youth Support Group, and co-leads the Family & Youth Programming Committee. Passionate about advocacy and community-building, she has helped design and lead workshops for children, youth, and families, and works closely with the CSA's network of over 300 volunteers to expand programming across Canada.
Ridwana Miah
Ridwana is a paralegal with an academic background in politics, law, and policy making. As someone who stutters, she actively raises awareness around stuttering through her writing and contributions to International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). She shares personal stories, opinions, and insights that reflect both the challenges and the triumphs of living with a stutter in modern day society. Volunteering with the Canadian Stuttering Association gives her the opportunity to help others connect with and resonate with her experiences. It also allows her to contribute to the organization's many initiatives and discussions aimed at raising awareness and fostering understanding around stuttering.