Vincent-Natasha Gay (they/them) - Photographer

A transgender human photographer with experience in capturing the diversity and social change that strives to impact the changing world. Photography gives an artist a unique opportunity to freeze time, and capture something truly beautiful. My mission is to empower every person to realize their own beauty, and give them a voice to tell their story. Most of my pieces are created with the intention of advocating for human rights and self acceptance.  

Dr. Aviva Neff (she/her) - Intimacy coach

A rustbelt artist-scholar-educator with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts. Dr. Neff enjoys working in devised theatre and theatre for social change with participants aged 1-100. She is an ensemble member with Teatro Travieso, which premiered her solo performance, Blood, Earth, Water in 2021. Dr. Neff has recently published works on mediatized race and identity, mixed-Black women in Reconstruction-era New Orleans, and inclusive theatre pedagogy. Dr. Neff serves as an intimacy coordinator for various theatres in the greater Columbus Ohio area and enjoys extending these skills to other art forms such as dance, modeling, and photography. 

Shannon Schneider (he/him) - Model

I am a proud trans man and LGBTQIA+ rights activist from Columbus, OH. My mission is to show people that queer and especially trans individuals belong in sports and in the outdoors as their authentic selves. I want to make outdoors spaces and sports accessible and safe for everyone. There shouldn’t be barriers to enjoying the natural world around us. I make myself visible and speak out against hate so that hopefully the trans kids who come out don’t have to hide themselves or quit the activities they love due to their identity.

Reyna Montgomery (she/they) - Model

I am a non binary model / actor within the entertainment industry. My mission is to keep shining my light to give others the same freedom. If you give the gift of YOU to this world, you set others free with your light. With that I express the essential lifestyle of igniting that very flame.

Brianna Chan (she/her) - Model

I’m a college student dual majoring in STEM and The Creative Arts field. If there’s anything those fields have told me it’s to speak up and be true to myself, be honest. Being a woman and minority, I feel that it is important to express how myself and others feel. Ways to express this is through art, my personal favorite, through dance/ movement.

Lane Palmer (He/Him) - Model

Since I am primarily an actor, I consider it a great privilege to embody another lifestyle that is different from mine. Doing so allows me to empathize and sympathize with other individuals on a personal level. I hope to continue to portray underrepresented groups and their stories. Doing so can help shed light on the daily struggles those people often face. 

Morgan Kipp (she/her) - Model

As a woman and as a teacher, so many things are happening in the government and in the media that make it clear I cannot stay silent. As a cis straight white woman, it is necessary for me to not only speak up about issues that affect me, but to use my privilege to lift up the voices of marginalized communities as well. Art is a powerful way to use your voice and make a statement.