Board Of AdVisors
It takes a small army of kinksters to make Kink Down South’s events happen! A core principle that David and Pup Urban wanted when KDS grew was to bring together a Board of Advisors from across the Southeast to help guide and expand their vision. The Board of Advisors helps bridge the gap between lived experiences so that when we plan and build our events, it’s more than just through the lens of our own lives – but from the shared experiences of kinksters across the various spectrums of life.
Interested in joining our team or seeing how you can get more invovled? Reach out to us at info@kinkdownsouth.com!
Derron ONYX
Director of Volunteers
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Photo Credit: Bob Burkhardt
Logan James
Director of Finance
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Mara Ronin
Outreach Director - Trans Community
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Ms. DDOM
Outreach Director - Women in Kink
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Mx. Idris Dior
Outreach Director - BIPOC Community
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Pup Dodger
Outreach Director - Bootblack Community
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Pup Flash
Director of Creative Marketing
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Sir Jonathan
Director of Operations
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OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Boy Mason aka Pup ISO
Official Photographer
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FOUNDERS & EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
David
Founder | Executive Producer
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Photo Credit: David Clifton-Strawn
David was introduced to the Atlanta leather scene in 2013, taking many steps forward (and back) along the way. With the help of close friends and mentors, David has gained confidence in himself and the community – both locally and nationally.
Following the closure of too many Atlanta institutions, he was compelled, together with his friend Urban, to salvage what aspects of the leather scene they could; and thus what eventually became known as Kink Down South was born!
David seeks to welcome other newcomers (and introverts like himself), who are curious about getting involved and discovering new aspects of themselves through gear – as he did so many years ago. David identifies as a submissive and a boy, whose fetish interests include formal leather, rope bondage, and impact play.
Pup Urban
Founder | Executive Producer
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Photo Credit: David Clifton-Strawn
Urban was introduce to kink back during Atlanta Leather Pride in 2011, shortly after moving back to Atlanta. When a long time crush invited him to the Heretic one night and suggested he try on a harness…his love for leather began.
Having spent the past 13 years working as an activist in various roles for the LGBTQ+ community, he wanted to turn his attention to his passion for kink. After the closing of the original Atlanta Eagle location, he felt that it was time to get involved to support more queer business.
Together with David and a few bourbon on the rocks, they hatched a plan for a Gear Night happy hour and thus, the seeds were planted for what would become Kink Down South!
Urban’s passion for kink extends to ensure there will always be safe spaces for people to learn and grow in their sexual identities, regardless of their gender, orientation, creed, ability, national origin, or the color of their skin.
