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!
À propos des présentateurs/présentatrices
Alexandra D'Agostino
My name is Alexandra D’Agostino and I have stuttered since I was 7. I am a Registered Nurse, having graduated from Nipissing University’s Nursing Scholar Practitioner Program, and I also have a BA Combined Honours in Psychology and Anthropology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Music is one of my passions, (I play 7 instruments!), as well as helping people and volunteering. I have spent 5 years volunteering with the National Stuttering Association in the United States, where I spent 3 of those years serving on their Teen Advisory Council. When I was invited to be on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Stuttering Association in 2014, I was thrilled to be able to volunteer with an association that was closer to home. Being on the Board of Directors has been such an extraordinary, and honouring experience to have had the opportunity to help revitalize the CSA from the ground up. By volunteering with the CSA and NSA, I hope to change other people’s lives, as the two stuttering associations did for me.
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
Is an individual who navigates the world with a unique perspective shaped by her experiences; specifically related to stuttering. I don’t let my stutter define me, but understand that it is part of who I am and a means for adding depth and thoughtfulness to communication. I would like to meet like minded people who have had similar struggles and also inspire individuals who are still struggling with acceptance.
Rhea Bhalla
Rhea is a second-year student at the University of Manitoba with close to six years of volunteer experience with the CSA. She co-leads the Family and Youth Programming Committee, leads the Prairie Stuttering Support Group and the National Youth Support Group, and serves as the Volunteer Coordinator on the board of directors. Outside of her studies, Rhea enjoys volunteering, reading, and scoping out hidden coffee spots in Winnipeg.
Ridwana Miah
Ridwana is a paralegal who stutters and has an academic background in politics, law, policy, public governance, and public administration. Through her studies, she gained valuable insights into disability policies and laws, enabling her to analyze how various work and social environments accommodate individuals with disabilities. She actively contributes to International Stuttering Awareness Day, using her writing to share personal stories and insights about the challenges and triumphs of living with a stutter. Through her advocacy, she aims to raise awareness and foster understanding about stuttering, encouraging others in the community to find their voices and speak out. Ridwana believes that those who stutter are their own best advocates, as their lived experiences uniquely position them to promote awareness and support for others.