Mission
StutterMind is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals who stutter understand why stuttering occurs and learn neuroscience-informed tools to improve speech fluency and confidence.

Program fees directly support the development, delivery, and expansion of StutterMind’s educational programs, live training, research, and community resources—allowing us to advance our mission while maintaining high-quality instruction and support.

 

Vision

Our vision is a world where stuttering is understood through a modern neuroscience lens, and where individuals who stutter have access to effective education, structured training, and supportive guidance to improve communication and quality of life.

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How StutterMind Is Funded
Although StutterMind is a nonprofit organization, our programs are not free. Program fees are essential to support live instruction, platform technology, program development, research, and operational costs. All revenue is reinvested into advancing our mission and expanding access to effective speech fluency education.

Founder – Michael Ferris

 

Michael Ferris began stuttering at a young age and lived with a severe stutter for more than four decades. Like many individuals who stutter, he pursued traditional speech therapy, mechanical techniques, books, and online resources—yet none produced lasting improvement.

 

Despite professional success and a full personal life, the daily mental and emotional burden of stuttering significantly impacted his quality of life.

 

After studying brain neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation, Michael developed a structured set of tools and training methods that helped retrain his speech patterns and significantly improve fluency and confidence.

 

Motivated by lived experience and a commitment to service, Michael founded StutterMind as a nonprofit organization to share this neuroscience-informed approach through education, live training, and guided practice—helping others pursue lasting improvement in speech fluency​

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StutterMind is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.