Deb Hoffman-Wade Part 1

Our next guest has been in the Leather Community for 23. years. She’s served numerious leadership roles  and has been a part of producing and co-producing events such as the Northern California Leather Sir, Leatherboy and Community Bootblack titles. She’s currently the Den Mother for Ms. San Francisco Leather and holds the title of Ms. Alemenda Leather 2009. 

She proudly served as Folsom Street Events as the Bootblack Concierge for Dore Alley and Folsom Street for many years with Boy Jean.

Deb has an undergraduate degree in theology and a Masters in Theology and Social Work.  In the 1970’s Deborah was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to be the first open lesbian on the MN Department of Corrections Advisory Board. She was awarded a National Community Service Medal for her work in building collaborations and her 30years of work with homeless families, domestic violence, and sexual assault survivors.

Deborah was a columnist for Lavender Press (MPLS/ST. Paul) and Of A Like Mind (Madison, WI) and writes op/ed for Leatherati.com. She is Co-Author of Partners in Change: Building Collaborations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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