09/12/2024
There is THIS!
Meet Our Board
Alicia (she/they) is a passionate advocate for fostering a vibrant Q***r community. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Alicia found her community in Chicago, where she embarked on her journey as a radical body acceptance activist and fat activist. She founded a radical body acceptance group, organized sex-positive events, and created inclusive spaces for q***r, kinky, and gender-nonconforming folx. Alicia has also actively participated in broader movements, including letter writing for Flying Over Walls, Slut March, D**e March, Black Lives Matter, and the TPAN AIDS Ride.
Alicia is a Board Member and Co-Chair of the Communications Committee for the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District. Her work spans various committees, including Fundraising, where she helped organize events like the Golden Dildeaux Awards which raised thousands of dollars. She proudly earned the title of 3rd Fiercest Femme in San Francisco at the event, alongside friends Reika and Michelle. Alicia is also deeply involved in planning LeatherWalk, contributing her energy and expertise to ensure the event’s success.
Professionally, Alicia brings over 25 years of experience in Marketing, Branding, and Creative Direction across Technology, Sports, and Advertising, in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. With more than 15 years in management roles, she excels in team building, leadership, strategic planning, and budget management. Alicia’s corporate experience includes leading LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups and Gender Equity in Tech initiatives, showcasing her commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Alicia is a staunch advocate for diverse representation on the board, including trans, non-binary, non-gendered, women, BIPoC, and LatinX individuals. She believes that leadership should reflect its members rather than the establishment. Alicia is dedicated to the liberation and empowerment of all people, recognizing that diversity is a source of strength. She honors the intersections of identities, knowing that the freedom of each individual is connected to the freedom of all.
Deeply committed to fostering the vibrant leather and LGBTQ+ community, Alicia aims to leverage her extensive skills and experiences to support the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District’s growth, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability.