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
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 Bhalla started her first stuttering support group at just 14 years old. Today, she continues to lead the Prairie Support Group—CSA’s longest-running support group—and the organization’s first national Youth Support Group. Rhea also serves on the CSA Board of Directors as Volunteer and Support Groups Coordinator.
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.