NM-REAL Team
Many people work together to make NM-REAL successful. Board Members are listed here. Some other volunteers with critical roles on committees or coordination efforts will also listed here at their discretion.
Board Member, Trustee, Founding Member
President
Rebecca (she/her)
As a New Mexico native, Rebecca has been involved in the NM Lifestyle Community for over ten years. She is Friend of House to Domum Corium Cordis (House of Leather Heart). Rebecca is also a current member and Education Chair for The FOLD. She has held multiple positions in the community over the last ten years; Secretary, Vice President, Registration Volunteer, and Registration Coordinator to NMLL from 2013-2023. Rebecca has a passion for creating safe, fun, and ethical Alternative Lifestyle and Leather communities across New Mexico, while advocating for inclusion, visibility, and accessibility of BIPOC, Disabled, and LGBTQIA+ members. She holds a vision of an inclusive community for past, present, and future communities and members.
Board Member, Trustee, Founding Member
Vice President
Mike (he/him)
Mike has held leadership and volunteer positions in multiple leather organizations. He is co-head of Domum Corium Cordis (House of Leather Heart), an associate member of Onyx High Desert, Mama's Alpha Tech. His past involvement with NMLL, Leather Daddys, Albuquerque boys of Leather. He is a community advocate, DEIJ coach, and developing a history of Leather and alternative communities of New Mexico. Mike travels across the USA to a wide variety of alternative community leather events with his husband. They teach a wide variety of classes on soft skills and hard skills.
Board Member, Founding Member
Secretary
Ven (he/him)
Ven is a founding member of NM-REAL and Board Member.
Board Member, Trustee, Founding Member
Treasurer
Theo (he/him)
Theo has held leadership and volunteer positions with multiple lifestyle organizations. He currently serves as Worthy Advisor for The FOLD. Theo previously served as Treasurer for NMLL, held positions on event committees, and lead set-up and tear-down for many events. Theo is honored to continue to serve the New Mexico communities, and to continue to grow and fellowship.
Board Member
Sargent at Arms
Vacant
This position is currently vacant. Acing in this role is the VP, Mike.
Board Member
Event Coordinator
Vacant
This position is currently vacant.​ This role is being handled by the other board members until a new board member is installed.
Board Member, Founding Member
Membership Coordinator
Brandon (he/him)
Brandon, also known as Stellar in our community is a Friend of House to Domum Corium Cordis. His involvement in the leather and alternative lifestyle communities for over 13 years and multiple states has provided him insights and passion for contribution to our community. He seeks additional learning and developing lasting bonds and friendships within the lifestyle. In New Mexico he served as the 2023 Mr. Corazon Leather titleholder, learning more about this community. In his free time he enjoys expressing himself through writing, music, and traveling. Three important things for him in developing and growing in the community are respect, ethical practice, and diversity. He looks forward to connecting and serving in our community.