Allison Schulte

Founder/CEO at Pelvic Sanctuary

youtu.be/UgK6UsGWLLw

Amanda Metta

International Wellness Professional

https://youtu.be/s6A6vcg3iuI

David Khalili

Founder at Rouse Relational Wellness

David F Khalili is a Licensed Therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique sex and relationship therapy center serving San Francisco and all of California. David’s book Mental Health Workbook for Men was published recently to help men improve their relationships with themselves and others. David’s focuses on working with men, couples, groups, and multi-ethnic individuals. You can learn more about David’s practice at rousetherapy.com.

Elisa Quein

International Wellness Professional

https://youtu.be/EyYjXPCoDxI

Kathryn Seabron

Sex-Educator

Activist and raconteur Kathryn Seabron is an artist, performer, choreographer, MC and ecdysiast who feels that Black women are fighting for their humanity. They are demanding to be seen, heard, valued and respected. Kathryn is the writer and performer of Angry Black Woman, her solo show in which she chronicles misogynoir--the patent hatred of Black women--that has compelled her to shed light on the racism and sexism that infects her daily life.

Khadijah Smith

Dancer

Khadijah is a diverse international performer/instructor and Educator of Afro-Arabic dances of North Africa , Arabian Gulf Folklore (Khaleej) and Central Asian dances. She currently resides in Denver, CO originally born in KSA. Khadijah's approach to dance and movement makes a statement by raising awareness of Blackness (or lack thereof) that is embedded in Arabic culture and beyond. She is continuously traveling, studying and seeking knowledge on a regular basis with the world's most renowned dancers and musicians of the culture.

Kristin Rivas

Certified Hypnotist, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) Facilitator & Brain Health Coach

https://youtu.be/vERULfJtXBI

Marty Klein, PhD

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Certified Sex Therapist

Dr. Marty Klein is the award-winning author of 7 books, including the ground-breaking Sexual Intelligence. He has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist for 42 years--that's over 40,000 sessions with individuals and couples. He appears frequently in the national media, including The New York Times, National Public Radio, and the Daily Show. He is an Expert Witness in various state and federal courts, and has given two Congressional briefings on evidence-based sex education.

Shaun Hamilton

Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Violence

https://youtu.be/vERULfJtXBI

Tai An Zhou

Writer

Kinaes is a passionate advocate for sex positivity in all shapes and forms. He hopes to empower people by sharing his knowledge and experiences. Human sexuality is a wondrous gift and it is his earnest desire to assist others in not having the same difficult and traumatic experiences he had to suffer in order to get to where he is now.

Marnika Shelton

IISE, Executive Director

I focus on breaking down taboo to create a world where all people feel loved, honored and respected.

Maggie Rast

IISE Board President

Maggie Rast is committed to everyone living a life of freedom, power, and full self-expression by bring the conversation of "World Peace Thru Awesome Sex" to the public. After retiring as an award-winning residential architect, Maggie is dedicating the remainder of her life to this cause. Creating awesome sexual relationships has the power to heal ourselves and those around us.

DeVika M. Lyles, M.Ed.

The Center for Transformative Sexology

DeVika Lyles, M.Ed. is a trauma informed Transformative Sexologist who uses a unique blend of skills to create workshops that transform lives. She brings with her years of training and education with a background in Educational & Transformative Psychology, Instructional Design and Sexology. She is the Creator of The Center for Transformative Sexology which is committed to transforming how people think about, engage with and discuss Sexology and themselves. Known for her powerful Coaching and Educational Workshops, DeVika has changed countless lives through her commitment to people experiencing themselves as whole, perfect and complete just as they are and just as they are not. In 2024 her goal is to expand this transformational experience around the world.

Dr. Sarah L. Webb

Founder of Colorism Healing

Dr. Sarah L. Webb is the founder of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and community strategies.

Ley David Elliette Cray, PhD

Transentience Coaching

Ley David Elliette Cray, PhD is an author, educator, coach, and consultant specializing in gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, and neurodiversity. As the founder of Transentience Coaching, she aids clients in navigating existential struggles related to identity and authenticity. Ley currently serves as co-facilitator of the Kink-Informed Certification program through the Sexual Health Alliance and is currently working on a book on BDSM, identity, and gameplay.

Elizabeth Cunningham

Transformational Love and Life Coach

I am a Transformational Love and Life Coach. I specialize in non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships; however, I work with all people who want to expand and grow the love they have in their lives. Whether I’m coaching, teaching, speaking, or consulting, my goal is to help you move through blocks, break past patterns, move from doubt and fear to courage and love, giving you the tools that you need to be confident in having and creating the relationships you truly want. ‍When we’re talking about relationships outside of monogamy, it can be scary, uncertain, confusing, frustrating, and just downright challenging. From being misunderstood, dismissed, or even belittled (I’m so sorry that’s happened!), to not having any examples of what to do or feeling unsure of how polyamory works… phew… there’s a lot. And that is exactly why I do what I do. I have been practicing polyamory since 2010 and I’ve studied and worked in the field of sex, love, and relationships since 2008. I use both my personal and professional experience to give you the template you need to build your relationships with honesty, integrity, and, of course, a lot of love and compassion.

Marcia Baczynski

Coach, Writer & Presenter on sexual communication, boundaries, consent and desire

Marcia Baczynski, aka Marcia B, (she/her) is an internationally-recognized coach, writer and presenter on sexual communication, boundaries, consent and desire. Her primary mission is to help adults who want more connection and intimacy to overcome shame and get in touch with what they truly want – romantically, sexually and relationally – even if it’s off the beaten path. Her book, coauthored with Erica Scott, was released in January 2022, hitting #1 in new releases for Health Teaching Materials on Amazon. Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators can be purchased at most major booksellers. Marcia brings wisdom, humor, and creativity to all aspects of her work, and offers a fresh perspective on love, sex and relationships. As a coach, she works with a handful of private clients each year. In her downloadable classes, live online courses and group coaching programs, Marcia provides enthusiastic permission, opportunities for self-connection, and practical tools for noticing and communicating what you want and need. In 2004, Marcia co-founded Cuddle Party, a workshop and social event centered around consent, boundaries and touch. With nearly 200 facilitators on 5 continents, Cuddle Party has helped tens of thousands of people to speak up for the kind of touch they want, say No unapologetically, and foster more connected, affectionate relationships. She retired from the board in 2020. Marcia has made appearances around the world on countless podcasts and over 100 magazines, newspapers, TV shows, books and radio appearances, including The Rolling Stone, The Montel Williams Show, Fox News, NPR, the Washington Post, the New York Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, GQ, Marie Claire, People, Newsweek, and the Daily Mail, to name just a few. She has been interviewed for and cited in a number of books as well. You can find her online at AskingForWhatYouWant.com. When she’s not scheming ways to make the world a better place through improving intimate relationships, Marcia enjoys finding creative ways to travel, reading historical marker signs, dressing up, planning adventures, going sailing, hanging out at the beach, spending time with her family and being the best auntie she can to the kids in her life. She lives in the Bay Area.

Auntie Vice

Kink/Sexuality Writer and Educator

Auntie Vice is a writer and kink educator. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Psychology and a BA in Psychology. Their work focuses on gender, power, and kink//BDSM. She the runs the award-winning blog LoveLettersToAUnicorn.com and has published several books. She has taught about BDSM for the past decade. Prior to this work, they were the Exec. Dir. of the CA Commission on the Status of Women & Girls