Our Presenters

Amanda Panda has been in the community since 2010 and has taught a variety of classes in Colorado and across the country. Also, the event coordinator for KNKE camping has been doing that for 10 years.

Angel has been part of the A-spec community since their mid-teens, with active involvement since 2018. They host and assist various events and teach several classes. Angel's journey to understanding their asexuality was influenced by growing up in a swinger's household, initially mistaking desensitization for asexuality. Over the past 5-6 years, Angel has gained a deeper understanding of their identity, becoming fully immersed in the community by the end of 2023. Angel is passionate about dispelling misconceptions about A-spec identities and providing support for those on their journey.

A_Chicken has been an active member of the kink and BDSM community for over a decade. As a dynamic rope bottom, dedicated masochist, and service submissive in relationships, she brings depth, curiosity and a passion for embodied exploration to her practice. Beyond her personal experience, A_Chicken is an enthusiastic educator who has led bottom -focused classes on body awareness, the psychology of s-type dynamics, and mental health within kink. Her approach blends lived experience, trauma-informed insight and a genuine commitment to fostering safe, informed, and empowering spaces for bottoms and submissives alike.

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Derek has been immersed in the BDSM and Leather lifestyle for 16 years, originating in Denver. He’s honed skills as a needle top and developed a taste for particularly sadistic scenes. In addition to his duties for HECK, he’s deeply involved in his community hosting monthly leather parties. He served as Rocky Mountain Person of Leather in 2018 and has taught classes on needles, kink on a budget, and negotiating with creative sadists.

The Duke of Pudding (He/Him) has a penchant for silliness while maintaining respect for his personal history, Leather heart, and the kink community. He is an advocate of creative play who enjoys teaching people how to play more safely with their chosen toys, with a particular emphasis on piercing, electricity, and Fire. Duke is a proud member of the House of AndOr, and one of the Co-founders of Ritual Steel. When not elbow-deep in the ass of a community event, he can be found with Gogo and Kit enjoying their clothing-optional swimming pool near downtown Las Vegas.

Finn Gerhardt is a leatherperson, bootblack, activist, performer and educator from the great state of Maryland. They teach classes ranging from Electro-Play and Sonophilia to Public Speaking and applying Theatrical Principles to Kink. Finn is currently serving as International Person of Leather 2026, where their platform, “Don’t Look Away,” emphasizes the importance of bearing witness in fighting propaganda and speaking truth to power. Finn is a proud Thaddy to their Boi, Matt, and always tries to leave the world a little shinier than they found it.

Gogo is a bisexual and polyamorous troublemaker who enjoys tormenting her partners Duke and Kit on a daily basis with random dancing, playful negotiation for affection and acknowledgement that her jokes are, in fact, hilarious. She has a proclivity for the ridiculous through which every possible joy is revealed within kinky fuckery. A long time organizer and educator in her professional life, she brings her skills and passion to her leather family and community, with a focus on relationship and personal growth skills.

HuntOrRide (He/They) is a polyamorous, kinky, Queer, neuro-divergent, ropey, biker, Dad! He joined the public scene for kink/poly/rope in 2016 and hit the ground running. He has been an educator, performer and student, at various events across the U.S.. AuDHD is one of his Superpowers and helps them take a diverse skill set and apply it in new creative solutions to various problems. Don't be surprised if there are laughs with, or at him, even when discussing serious topics.

InvictuZ (aka Zach Budd,LCSW), whose pronouns are; He/Him/Angry Black Man, is the Co-Founder and Head of Household for the Court of InvictuZ. He has been kinky his whole life and polyamorous for about 20 years. He has also been a dedicated consent and sexuality educator since 2014. InvictuZ works as a mental health professional and his practice focuses on individuals, couples, and groups who identify as sexual minorities (LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kinky, etc.).
InvictuZ has the heart of an educator, and his consent education and advocacy led him to the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (ncsfreedom.org) for which he has volunteered since 2017. He serves on the Consent Counts Committee and was appointed to the Board of Directors of NCSF in 2025 where he now serves as Vice Chair.
InvictuZ is a passionate and fierce advocate for the BIPOC, Leather, Kink, Polyamory and LGBTQ+ communities and can often be found representing NCSF at tables, presenting, and advocating for consent in all human interactions. As well as supporting and participating in education and activities sponsored by the Leather Solidarity Collective. He is a member of the National Leather Association, Houston Chapter, and is often found supporting that organization’s charitable works which benefit the LGBTQ+ community in and around Houston.
Additionally, his activism has resulted in him serving on polyamory and kink discussion panels, conducting workshops, participating in panels, and recording podcast episodes on the subjects of polyamory, consent, introversion, privilege, self-care, mental health, and kink.
InvictuZ lives, works, laughs, and loves in Houston, Texas where he enjoys listening to and playing music, advocating for his own and others’ self-care, all things Star Trek, reading, hockey, cooking, cigars, and bourbon. He can be contacted via his FetLife page; InvictuZ.

Lady Catherine (she/her) is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and award-winning educator with more than four decades of experience teaching relational leadership and power dynamics. Since 1983, she has taught multiple generations at 600+ organizations across the U.S. and internationally.

Since beginning her work in 1983, she has taught at more than 650 organizations across the United States and internationally, influencing multiple generations within alternative communities. She is the creator and producer of Servant’s Retreat, the longest-running educational seminar focused exclusively on the personal development of s-types and the internal foundations required for sustainable power-exchange relationships.

She also created Foundations in Mastery, an intensive educational weekend for D-types informed by the lived experience of more than 4,300+ individuals navigating consensual authority structures. Her work integrates emotional intelligence, leadership accountability, and practical relational skill.

She serves on the Executive Board of the Leather Archives & Museum, produces SouthEast LeatherFest (SELF), and co-founded the Women’s Leather History Project. Through her private practice, she coaches leaders, couples, and individuals within alternative communities.

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Enjoying kink since 2010, @lilybeast (she/her) is a submissive, brat in a 24/7 primal High Protocol dynamic. As a service-oriented individual, lily focuses on culinary and companion service, using skills gained from two decades in customer service.

As a new resident of the Las Vegas kink community, lily is striving to play an active educational role with The Cathedral and Las Vegas Toolbox. While in Los Angeles, lily was the Education Chair for SoCalKink and group administrator of the Brats in Predicaments Facebook page. You can find lily presenting in virtual spaces like House Exeter, Pragmatically Kinking, and Wicked Grounds; as well as acting as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Service Oriented Conference.

Currently, lily runs a monthly book club, where she facilitates discussion and promotes learning about service, High Protocol, and kink dynamics. Outside of kink, lily goes to therapy, enjoys cooking, and loves to read in a bubblebath.

Lotus (she/they) is a dedicated Colorado-based bootblack with a passion for leather care, connection, and service. Drawn to the intimacy and intentionality of the craft, she approaches each shine as both skill and service. Lotus is especially excited about growing the community and sharing knowledge, with a goal of teaching bootblack classes that support others to learn, play, and connect through leather.

Master Damascus and slave Demir have been on their leather journey together since 2014, when they first connected with the Daddy/boy community in Dallas, Texas. Since then, their dynamic has evolved into a deeply rooted Master/slave relationship. Together, they embody service, integrity, and joyful chaos. They are the 2026 International Master and slave and the 2025 SouthWest Master and slave.

Both proud transgender men, they are committed to bridging the gap between the M/s and queer communities. Bringing visibility, education, and authentic representation to the spaces they serve. Damascus, a Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and little, is known for his quiet strength, unwavering values, and deep compassion. Demir, a loyal and vibrant slave, brings joy, anticipation, and a healthy dose of puppy mischief to their dynamic. Their connection blends discipline, love, and laughter in a way that is both grounded and powerful.

Ms. Fanon and Bootblack Carwyn first entered the community through the pup play scene in 2015. As versatile switches in both life and play, they bring a dynamic energy to everything they do. Ms. Fanon (she/her), the 2018 Ms. Great Plains Olympus Leather, is a seasoned performer who frequently lends her talents to community fundraisers. Bootblack Carwyn (he/him) held the title of South Central Community Bootblack 2018 and earned the distinction of 1st Runner-Up for International Community Bootblack (ICBB) 2018. While Fanon can often be found supporting Carwyn from the sidelines, Carwyn is happiest on the stand, dedicated to the art of leather care. Together, they travel nationwide to teach, judge, and volunteer, sharing their passion for scenes involving impact, bondage, knife play, needle play, and boot play.

Life partner and slave to Fox. Co-presenter for classes on impact play, sensation play, needles, bondage, and more.

Quinn Lennox is a queer, polyamorous, Leatherperson from Denver, CO. They began teaching in 2015 and have presented on a variety of topics including rope, gender identity, and power exchange at events across the United States and in Canada. Quinn believes that a vital part of co-creating community includes creating spaces that are accessible and inclusive. They are passionate about bottom education and empowerment, rope bondage, ethical imbalanced power relationships, and co-creation of community.

Shedao (they/them) is a Pan, Polyam, Switch and 11-year veteran of the kink and Leather scene. They founded Sacramento Black Kinksters to carve out space by and for Black folx in kink. As a member of the Gemini Leather Collective, they believed that all S/switches are valid, should be seen, and supported. With experience in everything from DMing (both kink and DnD), to bootblacking, to building inclusive spaces, they bring warmth, experience, and clarity to every class they teach. When they’re not helping folks feel seen and safe, you’ll find them reading, gaming, or deep into a Marvel binge. Shedao is an advocate for consent within kink and has voluntarily committed to the Kink Educators Code of Conduct.

Sir Prussian Fyre (He/Him) and his collared Slave, lucky (They/it) live in Houston Texas and are proudly the Texas Master and slave for 2025 and 2026. They founded and run a BDSM focused Leather club, called Lions Lair Leather Club in the North Houston area. He is a Leatherman, Hedonistic Sadist, and army veteran. They are a Leathergirl, devoted Slave, hedonistic masochist, and degradation slut. Together they operate within a 24/7 Primal M/s dynamic, and have been in the BDSM community for nearly three decades between them. They both have a passion for education and service to the community by their dedication to volunteerism, teaching Fire, Blood, and helping make the most taboo of play in all forms accessible.

Master Damascus and slave Demir have been on their leather journey together since 2014, when they first connected with the Daddy/boy community in Dallas, Texas. Since then, their dynamic has evolved into a deeply rooted Master/slave relationship. Together, they embody service, integrity, and joyful chaos. They are the 2026 International Master and slave and the 2025 SouthWest Master and slave.

Both proud transgender men, they are committed to bridging the gap between the M/s and queer communities. Bringing visibility, education, and authentic representation to the spaces they serve. Damascus, a Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and little, is known for his quiet strength, unwavering values, and deep compassion. Demir, a loyal and vibrant slave, brings joy, anticipation, and a healthy dose of puppy mischief to their dynamic. Their connection blends discipline, love, and laughter in a way that is both grounded and powerful.

Sir Prussian Fyre (He/Him) and his collared Slave, lucky (They/it) live in Houston Texas and are proudly the Texas Master and slave for 2025 and 2026. They founded and run a BDSM focused Leather club, called Lions Lair Leather Club in the North Houston area. He is a Leatherman, Hedonistic Sadist, and army veteran. They are a Leathergirl, devoted Slave, hedonistic masochist, and degradation slut. Together they operate within a 24/7 Primal M/s dynamic, and have been in the BDSM community for nearly three decades between them. They both have a passion for education and service to the community by their dedication to volunteerism, teaching Fire, Blood, and helping make the most taboo of play in all forms accessible.

SonderingSub is a polyamorous queer Leathergirl from Denver who's been plugged into the kink community since 2012. She has served the brat community with her online Facebook/discord/fetlife group, Brats in Predicaments, where she’s been helping education people on ethical behavior & safety concerns in relationships, since 2019. She teaches about consent, bratting, beginner BDSM theories, and outside the kink world, watercolor painting. She’s passionate about balancing kink and polyamorous values, the intersection of Queer & Leather history, and helping newer kinksters find footing and community in an ever evolving landscape. Quinn Lennox and Sondering Sub share a household and a partner, with whom they co-host the Poly Kinky Queer Munch with in Aurora, Colorado.

Will AKA Count Monster Rod Von Huge-in-stein, has been in and around the alternative lifestyle his whole life as his guardians were swingsters in a D/s and poly relationship. Will is an experienced CEO, board member of multiple non-profits, martial arts instructor, biker, geek, and Air Force veteran. He actively lives the life 24/7 as a Total Power Exchange (TPE) practitioner, polyamorous partner, and educator. In 2016, he saw a need for stronger education in the local community and started the non-profit organization Citadel of Kink (CoK) (aka Center of Knowledge). CoK provides hands-on education and a safe, inclusive play space in the Washington, DC metro area. Will runs workshops, classes, and convention dungeons, emphasizing mental and physical safety. His signature "Around the World" scene blends impact, knives, electricity, sensory play, and mind fuckery for unforgettable experiences. Will, along with his long time submissive jen, became the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Power Exchange (MAPE) and the 2026 International Power Exchange (IPE) titleholders as well as founding the Power Exchange Together (PET) - National Capital Region chapter.


Jen has thrived in the alternative lifestyle for over 17 years, serving as Count Monster Rod's 24/7 submissive for nearly 10 years. She holds the office of Vice President for the Citadel of Kink (Center of Knowledge), a BDSM educational non-profit in the northern Virginia area and mentors other PE-focused community members. Jen co-hosts the Power Exchange Together (P.E.T.) National Capital Region Chapter with her Sir and together they present at various power exchange conferences. Jen, along with her Sir, Count Monster Rod, became the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Power Exchange (MAPE) and the 2026 International Power Exchange (IPE) titleholders in April. Jen specializes in TPE protocol, cigar and whiskey service, and BDSM event planning and as a mother and career professional, her service is reflected in all aspects of her life.
Fetlife: CoK Group
Fetlife: Power Exchange Together (PET) - National Capital Region
CoK Website