Carolyn’s (she/her) time in the ENM community over the last ten years has been spent creating events and building community spaces through a variety of groups. She is currently a leader in one of the largest online polyam communities – Arizona Polyam and Proud – where she fosters community engagement and creates opportunities for in-person connections. She is also a graduate of ASU with a degree in psychology, specializing in research and interpersonal communication.

As a co-founder of Love Fest Events, Carolyn is committed to bringing the benefits of a loving community to a larger audience.

Chelle (she/her) is a cisgender bisexual polyamorous woman who is passionate about personal growth and development, both in and out of the non-monogamy community. Chelle has been a member of the polyamorous community since 2017 and strives to foster an environment where non-monogamous folx can come together to learn, grow, and celebrate their unique paths in the world of non-monogamy. Chelle is also the host of the podcast Polyamirite (www.polyamirite.com). Polyamirite is founded on the principles of acknowledging that non-monogamous experiences do not live in a vortex. The goal of Polyamirite (you guessed it: a play on “Poly! Am I right?”) is to share stories that are relatable, humorous, empathetic, authentic, and vulnerable to help one another connect on all the peaks and valleys along the way of our polyamorous journeys. Professionally, Chelle is a licensed therapist who specializes in addiction recovery and trauma, including program development and leadership.

Jacob (he/him) brings a strong background in executive leadership and operations experience, complemented by his involvement with numerous nonprofit boards. He has made significant contributions as an event coordinator for various special interest groups in Phoenix. In the non-monogamy community, Jacob has played a key role in creating and hosting several large-scale events. Currently, Jacob is focused on realizing Southwest Love Fest, aiming to strengthen community relationships and engage volunteers to ensure a successful SWLF 2025. His vision includes making the conference a leading platform for learning, sharing, and connecting with like-minded individuals.

Ryan (she/her) is a queer, cis-gender woman and a heart-centered guide with over 20 years of experience as a coach and mentor. A graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Ryan is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and intuitive master coach. She passionately advocates for consensual non-monogamy, mental health awareness, and sex positivity. As Community Manager, Ryan represents the interests of the community and stakeholders, participating in board meetings, assisting with tasks and committees, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. With a deep understanding of trauma and the healing process, Ryan is dedicated to helping others find their identity, voice, and heart-center on their journey to a more joyous and free life.

Kate Kincaid is a licensed professional counselor in Tucson, AZ. She runs a group private practice that specializes in working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients, people in ethically non-monogamous relationships and people seeking psychedelic integration therapy. She is trained by MAPS in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and utilizes Ketamine Assisted Therapy in her practice as well as KAP provider trainings. She is passionate about perinatal mental health and is an advocate for innovative psychiatric treatments for PMDD and postpartum depression. Her interest in doing relationship therapy started when she studied at the Kinsey Institute- a renowned school for the study of sexuality and gender but flourished when she began actively organizing in her local queer and nonmonogamous communities. She is the co-creator of Southwest Love Fest, a conference on ethical non-monogamy, relationships, identity and community. She is also the author of “Polyamory Journal: A Relationship Book”.