Our Team
Our team is a diverse and dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about education, liberation and sensuality. With a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we've been working hard to bring you a bigger and better Sex Down South. The synergy behind the scenes is unbelievable.
Marla Renee Stewart
(she/her)
Co-Founder
Marla is an ward-winning Sexologist who celebrates joy and committed to Black Sexual Liberation.
Tia Marie
(she/her)
Co-Founder
tia marie is a creator who can’t stop creating. She’s a Storyteller, Intimacy Co-ordinator, and Certified Hedonist.
Mija
(they/them)
Operations Manager
Mija is an indigenous organizer, sex farmer & sexual savant who has been working in sex & identity realms for 20+ years. They offer workshops on sexuality, pronouns, gender, being Two Spirit & non monogamous relationships. They help curious people struggling with gender & sexuality cultivate personal value & joy by making acceptance & liberation #1.
Sam
(she/they)
Events Director
Bevin
(she/her)
Events Coordinator
MsK
(she/her)
Dungeon Director
Shanae
(they/them)
Dungeon Coordinator
Jax
(she/her)
Healing Space Co-Director
Jax is dedicated to fostering safer, inclusive spaces for pleasure, intimacy and connection as a Consent and Intimacy Coach, Guide, Educator, Consultant, Platonic and Erotic Bodyworker and Companion. Specializing in somatically focused coaching and education, Jax aims to empower Black, POC, Queer, and gender expansive individuals along the East Coast.
Eli
(they/them)
Healing Space Co-Director
Eli Daniel a. k. a. the Naked Trumpeter is a professional sensualist, kink-star, musician and erotic pleasure facilitator that focuses on sensual touch and energetic exchange. Their goal is to facilitate pleasure while helping alleviate the stigma around erotic pleasure and kinks.
CJ
(she/her)
Healing Space Coordinator
Chantelle “CJ” Edwards is the Founder of 3Sum LLC and CEO of Undone Unbound Restored. She is also an international podcast host discussing a wide range of parenting issues, intimacy blog writer and certified sex coach. CJ is an advocate for education choice, intimacy liberation and empowerment to the silenced.
Juliana
(she/her)
Marketing Manager
Juliana is a versatile specialist in Marketing and User Experience/User Interface Design. She has 8+ years of experience with marketing and user-focused projects, and she received her MBA from Tulane University in 2019. Her passion extends beyond the professional realm; as she is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a dedicated advocate for Sensual Self-Care. Also an avid lover of food, music and travel, Juliana strives to bring a vibrant and holistic approach to everything she does.
Scout
(they/she)
Volunteer Director
Scout is a queer pixie, lover of sensual pleasure, settler on Coast Salish Land in Seattle, Wa. They are a non-monogamous femme who loves making beautiful, playful spaces and artistic creations.
Terrell
(he/him)
Volunteer Coordinator
Terrell Shields is the Volunteer Coordinator who began his journey as a volunteer during the 2023 conference. A passionate coach and writer, Terrell thrives on learning new things and connecting with people.
Daniel
(they/he)
Talent Liaison
Dr. Daniel Stec was trained as a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Since returning to Indiana in 2016, they have spent most of their time in the sexual and reproductive health arenas, with particular areas of expertise in helping remove stigma and fear from sexually transmitted infections and working with healthcare providers to improve their sexual health skills and knowledge. Daniel completed the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan in 2023 and is now a Certified Sexuality Counselor through AASECT. In 2022, Daniel started producing the monthly Queer Variety Series in Indianapolis as a way to create a safe space for artists and the community to come together. They are currently working as a telehealth PrEP, STI management, and birth control provider. Daniel is also the president and cofounder of a new Indiana-based nonprofit called “Y’all” which helps fill care gaps for the queer/trans community through event-based fundraising. [yallforall.org - IG@yallforall] In their “free” time, Daniel is active with the CouchSurfing community, travels frequently, and recently started beekeeping!
Allie
(she/her)
Registration Manager
Allie is a Licensed & Certified Sex Therapist who works in private practice in Georgia.
Tristan & Amber
(he/him) & (she/her)
Media Partners
Tristan Kharvari McClain is a seasoned film and digital media professional with over a decade of experience. He co-founded Digital Good Times and played key roles at Tree Sound Studios, promoting brands like Jameson and Ciroc. As lead editor for B.E.T.'s "Tales" and TVOne's "Uncensored," Tristan produced the Emmy-nominated "Welcome to the A." Tristan continues to push the boundaries of content production, creating impactful and engaging narratives.
Amber Bournett is an award-winning cinematographer and director based in Atlanta. She has co-directed and shot several award-winning short narratives, screened nationally and internationally. While studying fine art and film at Georgia State University, she co-founded the independent production company House of June.
JaColby
(she/her)
Sponsorship Coordinator
Rox & Anna
(they/them) & (they/she)
VIP Liaisons
Roxanne Anderson & Anna (AK) Meyer have been partners in life, community and working for social justice and sexual liberation together for almost 18 years. They live and love together on Dakota land in South Minneapolis with their two rescued pitbulls, small flock of chickens and communities. Connect at raamit612@gmail.com.
Kyrr
(he/they)
Accessibility Liaison
Kyrr first attended Sex Down South in 2023 as a volunteer, fell in love with the conference, and is thrilled to come back as accessibility liasion. When he's not waiting tables, you can find him with his family, friends, lovers, and/or community. Kyrr believes in the power of attention and imagination.