Mattie Bynum (she/her)

Growing up in a small southern town and knowing she was different, Mattie Bynum has never shied away forming using her voice. As a teenager she argued that all Duke University employees should have all the same benefits and rights. In her twenties she began to understand the power behind her voice and presence. Showing up and working with many different organizations, Mattie has been committed to seeing that no one goes with out food with her hearty home cooking and never overlooked or forgotten by always recognizing every person that comes across her path. During the era of her 30’s, Mattie used multiple stages to get her point across.  Whether it was followed by laughter as a comedian or becoming an international presence through reality tv. You will always hear and see Mattie doing something to make room or is simply inventing space for all to feel welcome and inclusive. IG: @mattiesymon737

 

Hunter (they/them)

 

Shane combines an award-winning design career with a life of grassroots activism fighting for bodily freedoms and queer liberation. During the day for the last 10 years, he leads the team at A Great Idea (agreatidea.com), a branding and design agency serving purpose-driven nonprofit, healthcare, and education partners. During the night, he is a feisty ginger advocating for queer rights, reproductive justice, and gender-affirming and universally accessible sexual health care. His writing has appeared in many books about sex work, and he has spoken internationally about harm reduction for men in the sex industry and queer inclusion, including in his recent TED Talk. Look for his first business book to hit shelves in 2026 called “The Advocate Advantage”. You can learn more at shanelukas.com and IG: @wearagi