Staff

Executive Producer

slave Passion

slave Passion discovered D/s and BDSM almost 25 years ago and within a few years ventured out into the community. After serving alongside her Master as the 2012 Northeast Master/slave pair, she was inspired during a slave circle with Mama Vi to create the beginnings of the M/s Gathering. slave Passion serves as the executive producer of MsG. She was previously one of the producers of Philadelphia Leather Pride Night and the LLC 2014 held in Philadelphia. She was the founding chapter director of MAsT: Cherry Hill and remained director until 2019. She absolutely loves serving as a staff member of MTTA. One of her biggest honors was receiving, along with her Master, the Sir Steve Community Service Award in 2017 given by MsC and the David Peters Award for Behind the Scenes Volunteerism and Community Service given by PLPN. Throughout the years, she has presented at numerous conferences and events, moderated groups such as BlackBEAT Philly Metro munch and Submissive SCENE and served on the boards of the Leather Heart Foundation and MAsT International.

Associate Producer-Logistics

Master D

Master D is approaching 20 years as part of the D/s and then M/s community. Education and outreach have always been his focus for himself as well as others. In so doing, he and his slave, Passion created the M/s Gathering to offer both, in a new and different way. Master D, as member of the producing team, redirected his energy to MsG following their title year as the 2012 Northeast Master/slave pair. Master D was the recipient, along with his slave, of MsC’s Sir Steve Community Service award in 2017 and PLPN’s David Peters Award for Behind the Scenes Volunteerism and Community Service. He serves as the chapter director of MAsT: Wilmington, has presented at numerous conferences throughout the US and served as a judge for various contests. Throughout the years, he has served in either producing or staff roles for many groups and events including BlackBEAT Philly Metro munch, Philadelphia Leather Pride Night, Bootcamp, LLC 2014, MsC, From the Top, and MDC (Master Dominant Consortium).

Associate Producer-Operations

slave Beth

slave Beth has been active in the Philadelphia area M/s and leather community since 1998. She is owned by Sir Robert and has been in service to him since September 2002. She is a member of MAsT Philadelphia, and a member of Mama’s Family (Mama’s Community Chef). She was co-founder of the Submissive SCENE, is currently Co-Executive Producer of Philly Leather Pride (since 2019), and is a staff member at MsC. She is extremely honored to have been the 2017 recipient of the Jo Arnone Community Service Award. She was also a member of the organizing committee for the 2014 Leather Leadership Conference and has been a presenter at MsC, The M/s Gathering, NDD/s Bootcamp, The Victorian, Authority-Imbalanced Dynamics (AID) – Austin Chapter, and various MAsT groups and munches in the Northeast Region. In her spare time, slave Beth enjoys cooking and baking, and breaking bread with others – sharing not only food but also her passion for the importance of the family table.

Associate Producer-Programming

Sir Robert

Sir Robert has been in the lifestyle for over 25 years, and is the proud Master and Owner of slave Beth since September 2012. Sir Robert enjoys sharing his experiences and lessons learned through his journey as well as listening to others share their thoughts and experiences about their own journey. In this spirit, he supports slave Beth in her service to the community and is a member of MAsT: Philadelphia, was co-founder of From The Top, and served as the first Associate Director of MAsT Cherry Hill. He is an alumnus of the MTTA Academy and has also been a featured speaker for The M/s Gathering, Authority- Imbalanced Dynamics (AID) Austin Chapter, as well as local MAsT groups and munches. In his spare time, he enjoys horse racing (as a spectator), going to flea markets and yard sales, movies, theater and live music.

Assistant to Logistics

Master Ben

Master Ben has been in the Lifestyle for more than 25 years. His passions are authority-based relationships, education – and his slave, Naomi. He has presented on a wide variety of topics at regional and national M/s and Leather conferences. He served on the staff for the MTTA Academy weekends for Masters and slaves. He is in a long-term, monogamous relationship with his life partner, slave Naomi.

Assistant to Executive Producer

Naomi

Naomi serves and is on a life-long journey with her Master and best friend, Master Ben Martin. An active member of the M/s community, her past service contributions include serving on the staff of MTTA Academy, assisting in weekend workshops for both Masters and slaves. She is the 2017 recipient of the slave bill Volunteer Award. She has presented at South Plains LeatherFest, South East LeatherFest, MsC, the M/s Gathering, Northwest Leather Celebration, MAsT groups, and other venues. Naomi is an engineer whose favorite hobbies and activities include hiking, cycling, walking, gardening, cooking and baking, and maintaining close friendships.

Assistant to Programming and Operations

Angel

Angel has been in the M/s community since 1995 and was the Treasurer for MAsT Cherry Hill. A member of the House of Sir RobertNJ, she has attended several educational groups and events over the years. She believes that education is a life long journey and that there’s always something to learn. She enjoys meeting people and learning about their journeys.

Emcee

MsDDom

MsDDom is very active in the Atlanta community and lives in an M/s dynamic with her slave, CreamDream. She is an MTTA Master alumna who holds membership in MAsT chapters, leads Black FemDoms-Atlanta, co-leads Black Atlanta Munch, is founding member and Road Captain of Women in Leather Atlanta. Her service to the community is as Award Chair for NLA-I, advisory for the Leather Solidarity Collective, servant for Evergreen Leather Events, and Southeast advisory for Women of Drummer. Recipient of the MAsT Presenter of the Year, SELF Community Award, and SE Pantheon of Leather Award, MsDDom continues her support the community in various ways such as presenting, peer mentoring, volunteering, and curating the Black FemDoms-Atlanta podcast. MsDDom and her slave CreamDream volunteer for the Carter/Johnson Leather Library & Collection Atlanta Annex as Librarians and enjoy traveling across the U.S. and Canada.

DJ

Sir Wu

Introducing your favorite laid back DJ Sir Wu. Wu is a staple to some New York and lifestyle communities. Sir Wu has DJed for local community events, online events, and audiences ranging from ambassadors and professionals to alternative lifestyle events. Regardless of the audience his one goal is the same – to bring joy and spread positivity through music. Sir Wu is available for booking small to large events and specializes in catering to unique communities and tailoring his presentations to what you need.

Fundraising Coordinator

Master Robert

Master Robert has been volunteering his time and giving back to the Community since 2011. He is an alumnus of MTTA, the Founder of Baltimore Playhouse and a co-founder of MAsT: Towson. He is a member of MAsT: DC Pan & MAsT: Washington. He has volunteered his time in various capacities for MsC over the last decade. He is a Staff Member for MsG. He was the honored recipient of the 2018 Sir Steve Community Service award at the 15th Anniversary of MsC. He has served as a Judge for SELF 2019. He is the Master and Owner of slave jenna. He resides in Baltimore, Md.

Volunteer Coordinator

slave Jenna

Slave Jenna has been volunteering her time and knowledge in the kink and leather community since 2005. She has given her time to MTTA, the Master/slave Conference, the Baltimore Educational and Social Society, Queer Leather Alliance, the Baltimore Playhouse, Black Rose, The Crucible, and volunteered at many different events around the region. Currently, she is a co-owner and serves on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Playhouse, the Board of Directors of MTTA, and on the Executive Committee for MsC. Slave Jenna is also the founder/director of MAsT Towson, the bookkeeper for MTTA, the Deputy Director/Chef for MTTA Academy, and an Associate Producer for MsC. She is a member of several of the Mid-Atlantic MAsT groups. In 2013, she was honored to receive the Sir Steve Community Service award at the Master/slave Conference. Slave Jenna is Owned and Operated by Master Robert of Baltimore.

Website Coordinator

Amethyst

Amethyst is a queer, kinky, and neurospicy woman who is partnered and in a D/s relationship with slave cita. She entered the lifestyle in 2015 as a slave and has transitioned to the left side of the slash over the past couple years. Amethyst’s passions include trauma recovery, travel, cats, birding, and being a web geek.

Amethyst is a two-time MTTA alumnus (Master and slave), and has served on the staff at the M/s Gathering, Master/slave Conference, and MsC Worldwide. She has been an active member of several MAsT chapters.

Graphic Designer

slavegirl Linnie

slavegirl Linnie, a poly/pan/autistic/BIPOC individual, has immersed herself in the lifestyle for 20+ years, dedicating the last 15 to her M/s and Leather journey. A valued member of Master David’s Leather Family, she actively participates in MAsT DC Pan and MAsT Laurel: Women. Serving on MsC and MsG’s staff as a graphic designer, she generously volunteers her skills to nonprofits. Linnie’s world revolves around her three feline companions, Sebby, Ginny, and Nebby. Owned by Master Mary, she proudly identifies as property, slave, and girl, embodying a profound commitment to her chosen path.

Kathryn

Photographer

Long time, different angle, Kathryn has been capturing souls in her lens for over a decade. Quirky, and a bit of a nerd, she currently shoots for MAD House Photography. She is beyond happy to be back to her people, and is elated and honored to capture these moments and memories at The Gathering.