Associate Producers
M/sG’s producers and their staff ensure the Gathering gets off the ground year after year and are passionate about bringing a safe, educational, and down-to-earth event to the community.
slave Beth
Associate Producer/Facilities
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, and has served as Co-Executive Producer of Philly Leather Pride since 2019. 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.
Sir Robert
Associate Producter/Programming
Sir Robert has been in the lifestyle for over 25 years, and is the proud Master and Owner of slave Beth since September 2002. 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.
Angel Associate Producer/Administration
Angel has been active in the lifestyle since 1999 and is a member of SirRobertNJ’s household. She first explored the lifestyle online and later through BTS, and is a member of MAsT Philadelphia, MAsT Cherry Hill, and volunteers at Philly Leather Pride. Angel is a committed lifelong learner who believes growth never stops. She is known for her willingness to support others and lending a hand wherever it’s needed.
Todd Associate Producer/Logistics
Todd (he/him) began his exploration of power dynamics in 2010, when he began attending his local munches. He has been Daddy to his girl Meg since 2012, and became a member of MAsT Philadelphia soon after. He has served on the A/V squad at M/sG, volunteered at many events over the years, and has helped carry the giant Leather Pride flag in the Philadelphia Pride Parade.
Todd is a US Navy veteran, 31-year survivor of the USPS, born in Canada and raised in the US. He sees his role on the left side of the slash as one of leadership; and finds the hierarchy, sense of community, and ideals of integrity and accountability in the lifestyle resonate particularly well with his personal values.
Now semi-retired, he enjoys his part-time bud-tending job, volunteering with a local cat rescue, hanging out with his feline roommate, and gaming in his spare time.
Principal Staff
Meet the rest of the team that make the magic happen!
Master Nikolas
Emcee
Nikolas is a Queer transsexual Master, Sadist, Daddy, Top who has been in the public and private BDSM arena since 1993 and as an out Queer person since 1980. He lived the first half of his life as a leather dyke starting a whole bunch of trouble in Philadelphia as a title holder, founding member of an all female leather club and community teacher/activist.
In 1995 he won the Ms. Philadelphia Leather contest and went on to place 1st runner up at International Ms. Leather that year. He was the 1995 Mid-Atlantic Leather Person of the year by the Leather Journal at the Pantheon of Leather awards. He has been active in the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC area BDSM organizations presenting workshops and educational seminars for the Black Rose and the original Baltimore Playhouse in addtion to Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco and San Diego Leathfest.
After transitioning legally in 2003, he began lecturing first year medical students at University of Pennsylvania on Trans health issues as well as presenting BDSM Education and Sexual Empowerment at the annual Philly Trans Health conference.
He is a Daddy to a few and Uncle Nik to many in the leather nation. He is honored to be the Emcee for MsG 2027!
Sir Wu
DJ
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.
Hara
Volunteer Coordinator
Hara (TwistedGemini) lives in Pittsgrove Township, NJ, with her husband Dustin, their son River, and a lively crew of cats and dogs. A lifelong animal advocate, she volunteers with Village Trappers TNVR to help protect local cat populations.
In her “vanilla” life, Hara enjoys time with family and friends, good food, and creative projects in digital media.
Introduced to the BDSM/leather community in 2016 through slave Beth, Hara has since become a dedicated volunteer and supporter of PLPN and The M/s Gathering. She values the strength of community and the power of mutual support. More recently, she and Dustin have begun exploring their own journey in power exchange and kink together.
Jo Ann Wadsworth
Fundraising Coordinator
Jo Ann Wadsworth, aka MamaJoAnn, has been in the community for close to 30 years. She was the first female Full Member, then the first female Captain, of the Philadelphians M.C., which is a primarily gay men’s leather club. She is currently a Life Brother of the club, and an Associate of many other leather clubs. She is also a proud member of MAsT Philly and MAsT Wilmington. She was on the Board of Diabolique from 2000 to 2007 and has volunteered at many community events. She has been on her M/s journey since 2018. In addition to continual education and self discovery, she believes that integrity and respect for others, no matter how they identify, is of prime importance.
RowanKylara
Social Media Coordinator
RowanKylara started her M/s journey in the Philadelphia area community in 2011. She is a member of MAsT Laurel Women and MAsT Towson and a graduate of MTTA Academy slave Training (class #54). In her spare time, she enjoys coloring, reading, crafting, board games and spending time with friends and family. Rowan is grateful to her MAsT family and her leather family for their love and support on her journey as a slave. At most events, Rowan is frequently accompanied by her elephant, Persephone.
Meg
Registration Coordinator
Meg (she/her/they) is again filling the role of Registration Coordinator after serving as a volunteer many times over the years, both at the M/s Gathering and at other events. She is a detail-oriented, organized, nerdy girl, which makes her well suited for the job.
She has been active in the community since 2008 when she became a member of MAsT Philadelphia and served as Secretary and Case Manager at The Leather Heart Foundation from 2012 to 2017. She enjoys learning about others’ experiences and perspectives, and values justice, honesty, and accountability. She loves spending time with her Daddy Todd and likes to play all sorts of games.
Precious
Sponsorship Coordinator
Born in Philadelphia, Pa, attended Lincoln University, moved to San Diego, Ca. There she met Sir Peter, who eventually became her husband and owner. Together, they built a family unit including their five children. Precious has been involved in the lifestyle for over 25 years to include time in San Diego and currently in Philadelphia.
A poet with/books and contests in past of spoken word including, a book entitled ‘Silent Calm’. Along side Sir Peter exploring the community in specific and intentional ways including membership of MasT Philadelphia, MasT Cherry Hill, Art of Slavery and MasT Wilmington. Also attending Through it all the only label she embraces is “HIS!” MsG has been a place of more learning. Most of the people she has been fortunate enough to meet have called her caring and warm hearted with her way of being herself in any situation. She looks forward to her self growth and constant helping hand within the community as a whole.
Alex
Photographer
We are thrilled to welcome back Alex as our official photographer for the second time. With her exceptional talent for capturing the essence of musicians and live music venues, Alex consistently delivers stunning visuals that resonate with audiences. Her recent work has been showcased on the South by Southwest (SXSW) website and in the 2022 summer edition of Legends of Tomorrow magazine.
Master IceDog
Programming Coordinator
Master IceDog is a practitioner and advocate of Total Authority Transfer, leading a household built on M/s structure, intentional growth, mindfulness, spirituality, and the ongoing pursuit of excellence in the dynamic. slave ravyn, his long-standing collared slave and property, and slave amethyst, his collared slave and property, are central to that dynamic.
Master IceDog’s community contributions include the 2017 SouthEast Master title, judging the International M/s competition in 2018, serving as MAsT Southeast Regional Representative from 2020 to 2022, and directing MAsT: Raleigh for several years. He is currently the Director of MAsT: Towson and the Northeast Regional Representative for MAsT International. A former National President of the Red Dragons Riding Club, he is honored to serve as Programming Coordinator for the M/s Gathering.
Master IceDog presents on a wide range of topics drawn from lived experience and professional expertise, including communication, authenticity, spirituality and religion in M/s, failing gracefully, digital security, antisemitism and hate in the community, the challenges of the introverted Master, and navigating life as a 24/7 M/s dynamic in a vanilla world.
slave ravyn
Entertainment Coordinator
slave ravyn is the owned and collared slave and property of Master IceDog, serving Him, His House, and her Leather Family with devotion, patience, and a depth of experience earned over many years in the dynamic. she has the great fortune of being slave sisters with her Master’s collared slave and property, slave amethyst, and together, directed and led by Master IceDog, they help facilitate MAsT: Towson.
slave ravyn’s community contributions include the 2017 SouthEast slave title. she is a former member of the Hard Pink Sisterhood and the Red Dragons Riding Club. she is humbled to serve as Entertainment Coordinator for the M/s Gathering.
she presents alongside her Master on topics that reflect the full texture of life in an authority transfer dynamic — communication, authenticity, spirituality and religion, recovering from impulsive decisions, failing gracefully, antisemitism and hate in the community, and sustaining a 24/7 M/s dynamic in a world that doesn’t always understand it.
slave amethyst
Web slave
slave amethyst is the owned and collared slave and property of Master IceDog and is grateful to serve Him, His House, and her Leather Family. she has the great fortune of being slave sisters with her Master’s long-standing slave and property, slave ravyn. Together, directed and led by Master IceDog, they help facilitate MAsT: Towson.
slave amethyst’s special interests include neurodiversity, trauma recovery, travel, nature, and being a web geek. Dedicated to a life of service to her Master and Leather Family as well as the M/s community, slave amethyst is humbled to serve on the staff of the Master/slave Conference and as Web slave for the M/s Gathering. she was a founding producer of MsC Worldwide where she created the technical foundation for the virtual conference.
she has developed and presented classes on some of the most important work in M/s living — bonding and spirituality in authority-based relationships, creating contracts, growth and change within the dynamic, reactance, spirituality and M/s, and transitioning from vanilla to authority-based relationships.
Michele
Program Book Coordinator
Michele is active in the Wilmington, Delaware community, along with her Master of 8 years, AmyX. She holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and is retired from her extensive career as a graphic designer. This year, she holds the position of Program Book Coordinator for MsG. Michele enjoys world travel, going to the gym, learning more about M/s dynamics, and spending quality time with friends. Since moving from NJ to Delaware, Michele now knows how to pump her own gas, and enjoys crossing state lines without paying a toll. She is an avid reader, with an interest in biographies and true crime. She has been a volunteer at both MsC and MsG. Michele was Treasurer of MAsT: Central Jersey. Currently, she is a member of DEEPER and MAsT: Wilmington.
slave mikey
Scheduling Coordinator
mikey is a 44 year old slave, collared and owned by his Sir, MasterBearRobert from NJ. He has been in the community for 11 years with attending MAsT chapter meetings, attending MsG as well as MsC. He is very happy to attend MsG and seeing old friends and making new ones and always has a smile on his face. I am the recipient of the 2025 Sir Steve Community Service Award. Fun fact about Mikey is that he has a big collection of stuffies and each one has its own story & owns a pink scooter.
slave 705-468-560
Co-Volunteer Coordinator
slave 705-468-560 was purchased by his current owner in 2006. He has been a member of the Ms community for more than forty years. 705 presents on metal bondage, chastity, M/s, and formal dining service. He has been part of the staff for Brimstone, Floating World, Leather leadership Conference, MsC, and several local events.