Finn Gerhardt is a leatherperson, bootblack and performer from Maryland. Finn is a full member of COMMAND MC and an Associate of Potomac MC. An educator at heart, they’ve taught classes in Electro-Play, Sanitation, sustainable leather sourcing and more. They host Leather Community Visits, where members of the community travel to educational points of interest and show support for the exhibitions the current administration finds objectionable. Finn is a proud Thaddy to Boy Matt.
Aylin (she/her) is a dedicated leather community leader, educator, and organizer who is passionate about building community and promoting the leather lifestyle, bootblacking, and ageplay. She has an artistic and creative streak for leather crafting and performing arts and weaves that into her presence. She values making space for new people to feel welcome in our community. As Rocky Mountain Person of Leather 2025, Aylin proudly represents the region with integrity and warmth.
girl Bettie is a queer, polyamorous girl currently living in Asheville, NC. She has spent over 20 years in our community and holds three Leather titles: Ms. NC Leather 2007, Ms. SELF 2008, and 2025 SouthEast Person of Leather. In 2009, Bettie joined the operational board for SouthEast LeatherFest. She held several positions and stepped off the board in 2022. Bettie is honored to serve her community with dedication and compassion.
Princexx Cherub (Washington State Mx. Leather 2024, Northwest Person of leather 2025) is an angel within the leather scene dedicated to spreading love, joy, and pleasure worldwide. Cherub is a seasoned organizer building community at the intersections of art, kink, healing, and justice. Through the curation of art campaigns, kinky campouts, play parties, and workshop spaces for 5 years; Cherub continues to create kinky sactuaries that foster safety and belonging.
Shay Raven (she/her) is the current Midwest Person of Leather 2025 and a contestant for International Person of Leather. A queer leather dyke with over 20 years in the community, Shay leads with quiet authority, mentorship, and service. She co-founded House of Raven with her husband and boy, Cade, and believes leather is built through connection, care, and showing up for one another.
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