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Judges

International Master/slave Contest
International Person of Leather Contest

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2026 Judges

Lady Catherine Gross

Lady Catherine Gross (Head Judge)

I produce the longest running exploratory seminar for s-types. Servant's Retreat focuses on sustaining healthy power dynamic relationships by strengthening personal foundations (4000+). I serve LA&M’s board, produce SELF & Foundations in Mastery. Co-Founder of Women's Leather History Program. I love our communities through labor. l'm a MCC coach, founding BCC coach, and 4% of worldwide coaches hold my credentials. I am a SME in private practice and develop coaches through mentoring. Foryourlifecoach.com & BDSMClasses.com

Echo

Echo

Echo has cultivated a transformational 10-year journey within the BDSM and Power Exchange community. A pivotal moment in their journey was being honored to be 2022 International Master/slave, an achievement she considers a jewel in the crown of their existence. With a driven passion for mindset and cultural exploration, they are a thought-provoking and dynamic speaker who challenges conventional perspectives, bringing transformative thinking and innovative insights to her classes. Her approach combines strategic exploratory coaching with a unique thought process, co-creating spaces where deep self-reflection and understanding can emerge, enabling audiences to gain insights into themselves and their relationships.

Kippy

Kippy

Kippy is a Denver native, born and raised. a queer, autistic, leather pup and the 2024 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather. He is best described as an emotional support pet! Co-owner of Pets PlayHouse, as well as a co-host for the Switch It Up discussion group. Kippy has a passion for all things pet play and enjoys sharing this passion with others whether teaching at, attending, or hosting events. Kippy believes it is vital to offer kink education in avenues that feel more comfortable and accessible. No matter what, Kippy is happy to lend an ear or tell you a joke. If he is not helping, he is learning. Kippy is always looking for ways to make the community more accessible and inclusive and is dedicated to fostering connection and joy in those around him.

Master Retro Bella

Master Retro Bella

Master Retro Bella (She/Her), is a Latina High Femme Leather Woman from Bakersfield, California. She is the first Woman to earn the Southwest Master title and the first Latina International Master. Latinx representation in M/s and Leather spaces fueled her to create the Latine Leather Pride Flag and become the founder of Latinos in Leather. Recognized as one of the Onyx pearls' 'Young 8,' she carries the pearl name Amara Pearl.

Q

Q

A social justice activist for more than 20 years, Q consistently strives to bring together the various communities to which he belongs. Q is a self-identified queer, gender-independent, sex worker, actively and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous, sex-positive, leather boi, and pleasure professional. It’s well known that flirting is Q’s default mode of communication. He can often be found with a charming smile on his face or looking mischievous with the other bois.

Sir Adeena

Sir Adeena

Adeena has built her passion for service throughout her leather journey. She has helped to build three leather clubs, two events and her own leather family. International Person of Leather 2017, presenting in various events/clubs, are just some of the many means of service Adeena has done.

Sir Rai

Sir Rai

Rai Guerra is the Founder of the “Infamous Boys of Leather” club in New Jersey. He holds the titles of MS. Gay International 1999, American Leatherman 2018 and Mr. NJ Leather 2018. He is deeply committed to supporting his community and has seamlessly integrated his passion for fundraising into socially conscious brands. Notably, “Asbury Infamous Apparel” benefits and raises awareness for Project R.E.A.L, an LGBTQ youth drop-in center in Asbury Park, NJ. Sir Rai transitioned from a 30-year corporate cosmetics career to work as an HIV Prevention Specialist at The Prevention Resource Network within The Visiting Nurse Association in Asbury Park, NJ. His mission is to promote HIV prevention and other biomedical interventions and help eradicate HIV. Sir Rai is proud Sir to boy Dave, American Leatherboy 2014, boy Kona, Ms. PrEP Jersey Shore 2024, and boy Calum. SIR Rai is excited to wed his fiancé, Doug, in the summer of 2026.

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Liza

Liza

Liza came to power at Woodstock and has been kinky since. She is a member of Portland Bad Girls, San Francisco Exiles and is a founding member of LTHR (Long Term Hierarchical Relationships) discussion group. She has always been interested in teaching and training. Among her pupils have been horses, dogs, dolphins, children and inmates. She is honored to have served as International Master 2011 & 2021.

Sir Mark Athens

Sir Mark Athens

Mark (He/Him) is a queer poly Leatherman who heads a Master\slave household that focuses on personal growth, exploration, and service. Being born and raised in Kansas city. He has been a part of the Leather community since 2015 and is well sought after both locally and nationally as a kink educator. He flags black on the left and is well known for his tagline ‘Why the fuck not!’. He is an erotic instigator, delighting in encouraging people to explore their most debaucherous sexual desires and can often be found in his home dungeon “The 13th Floor”, telling Dad jokes, and cruising with his devilishly sadistic smile.