About Queer Joy Collaborative

Embracing our Joy

The Queer Joy Collaborative is dedicated to promoting individual and collective queer joy primarily through the transformational and healing power of art, music, and mutual aid. Queer joy encompasses the  spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing of individuals and the community.  

 The Collaborative celebrates diversity and elevates queer voices, nurturing collective strength and solidarity.

Meet the Team

  • Mara Levi conducting; Photo Credit Rich Getler

    Mara Levi

    FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | MUSIC DIRECTOR

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    Heidi Anderson

    BOARD CHAIR | EVENTS COMMITTEE LEAD

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  • Headshot of Jackie Baron

    Jackie Baron

    BOARD TREASURER

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  • Headshot of Elliot

    Elliot Davey

    BOARD MEMBER

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    Arden Drake

    BOARD MEMBER

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  • Headshot of Anna Feldman

    Anna Feldman

    BOARD MEMBER

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  • Headshot of Aster Sutton

    Aster Sutton

    BOARD SECRETARY

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  • Headshot of Kaine Temple

    Kaine Temple

    BOARD MEMBER

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  • Head shot of Ali wearing a tee-shirt with a T-Rex holding a Pride flag

    Ali Wicks-Lim

    BOARD MEMBER | R.O.A.R. FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

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