QUEERS LEADING QUEERS

By us. For us.

Who are we?

Q+ Collective is powered by the community we serve. As queer and trans leaders ourselves, we witness the bold, innovative solutions our peers develop and refine, support, and build on them to drive meaningful change for our community.

Meet the team that has built Q+ and who is ready to support you on your next venture.

Q+ Team

Nico King
She/Her
Co-Founder & Board Chair

Nico is obsessed with the power of storytelling—whether through a perfectly crafted PR campaign or a dramatic retelling of a minor life event. With a background in political advocacy and digital communications, she’s helped shape messages that mobilize communities and make an impact. She believes good storytelling should be bold, authentic, and leave a lasting impression. When she’s not crafting narratives, she’s probably hosting a dinner party or sampling every oat milk cortado in D.C.

Skills:
- Marketing
- Communications

Sevyn Winshel
They/Them
Co-Founder & President

Sevyn designs and manages programs that advance queer rights and support young people of color. They are Director of Operations & Special Projects at Education Leaders of Color, supporting students' academic and economic advancement. With experience in educational equity, election protection, and political campaigns for leaders like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, they are dedicated to justice and advocacy. Sevyn lives in Adams Morgan, DC, where they enjoy baking and spending time with their pups, Obie and Juno.

Skills:
- Program management
- Operational support
- Youth advocacy
- Organizing

Jordan Tager
Creative Director
She/Her/They/Them

I am a multidisciplinary artist , specializing in creative direction, animation/video production, and graphic design. I am also a music producer, singer, and writer. Let's just say…I never get bored.

Oh! and I designed this website!

Skills:
- Creative direction & problem solving
- Design (graphic & web)
- Branding
- Video
- Animation
- Audio

Obi Adebayo
Commercial Director
They/Them/She/Her

Obi is a strategist with deep expertise in corporate strategy, business development, corporate development, sales, and partnerships. They are the founder of 'Olorun', a creative production and research studio focused on the intersection of business, culture, and identity. Obsidian also leads 'the Influence Index', a newsletter exploring the business of the creator economy and reimagining how we approach business and economic storytelling. A scientific creative, they are passionate about utilising digital innovation to build entirely new frontiers and paradigms. Outside of work, they find joy and clarity through cycling and poetry, which fuel their vision and creativity.

Skills:
-Corporate strategy
-Business development
-Corporate development
-Sales
-Partnerships

Sabia Prescott
Policy & Legislature Director
They/Them/She/Her

Sabia has spent nearly a decade in the education policy space, researching, writing about, and consulting clients on ways to ensure inclusive, high quality education for all students. Personally and professionally, they are driven by a desire to see queer and trans kids survive and thrive, and have spent the last five years helping others navigate this moment of acute attacks on LGBTQ rights in education. Outside of work, they play music, watch women's sports, and go outside with their wife and pets.

Skills:
- Legislative tracking and strategy

- Research, policy writing, and analysis on education and civil rights issues
- Expert knowledge on culture war attacks on education and DEI

Kristy Ramsey
Strategy & Innovation Director
She/Her

Outside of work, Kristy runs a relationship podcast, Together Real Bad, has two dogs with her partner, and tries to build awareness around healthy relationships. She is acutely aware of the attempt by the current administration to erase anything having to do with minorities.

Skills:
- Video production
- live stream production
- Podcast production
- Business start up
- AI

Rachel
She/Her
Business Development Director

Rachel's academic and professional background is in gender equity in business, politics, and tech. Outside of work, she is an avid reader, hiker, cinephile, and NYTimes crossword enthusiast.

Skills:
- Fundraising
- Client engagement

Elaine French
Operations Director
She/Her

Elaine leverages her skills in data analysis and software development to help small businesses and nonprofits make a meaningful impact. Outside of work, she's passionate about spending time outdoors—whether it’s camping in the summer or skiing in the winter. Elaine is committed to using her skills to create positive change in both her professional and personal life.

Skills:
- Data analysis and reporting
- Software development and support
- Website maintenance
- Structuring and managing data lifecycles
- Client satisfaction surveying

Eliene Wen
Development Associate
She/Her

I am passionate about early childhood education and play based learning! Outside of work at Q Plus, I like to make crafts and read books. I love going on adventures, exciting or mundane. Quality time spent with people I care about is very important to me and I look forward to building partnerships with future clients.

Skills:
- Fundraising
- Social media/marketing

Roya Ellis
Coach


Roya is a waste-destroyer, helping leaders decide where to compete and win. Roya works with businesses to get the most out of their people, processes and resources. The secret to Roya's work is engaging people with respect and support, training teams well, using AI as a partner, and building super-efficient processes. With over two decades of experience, Roya helps to build high performance teams to gain community support for public policy, build bridges across cultures, make human connections, and lead diplomatic negotiations. When not working, Roya is hiking, reading, traveling to new countries, or volunteering.

Skills:
- Business and Performance Coaching
- Planning
- Operations
- People & AI Strategy
- Risk and Performance Analysis

Board

Daria Leon
She/Her

Daria is passionate about advocacy, civic engagement, and uplifting those around her. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to relationship-building, serving on the City Year DC Alumni Board, and co-chairing efforts to support the next generation of changemakers. Daria believes in the power of perseverance and is committed to making a lasting impact both professionally and personally. When she’s not doing that, she’s keeping up with Jackson State football, hyping up anything Angel Reese does, and spending way too much time scrolling through TikTok like it’s a part-time job.

Skills:
- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Strategic Planning

Cole Wolf
They/Them

Cole cares about making spaces for queer and trans people to build community. They teach yoga, host food events, and can usually be found biking around Washington, D.C.

Skills:
- Marketing & Communications
- Writing

Jenny Muñiz
She/Her

Bio coming soon…

30 minute consultation

Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below:

Support the Collective

Want to help our team make change? Donate today!

© 2024 Q+ Collective . All rights reserved.

Q+ Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to non-political, educational activities. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of any benefits received.

Who are we?

Q+ Collective is powered by the community we serve. As queer and trans leaders ourselves, we witness the bold, innovative solutions our peers develop and refine, support, and build on them to drive meaningful change for our community.

Meet the team that has built Q+ and who is ready to support you on your next venture.

Q+ Team

Q+ Team

Nico King
She/Her
Co-Founder & Board Chair

Nico is obsessed with the power of storytelling—whether through a perfectly crafted PR campaign or a dramatic retelling of a minor life event. With a background in political advocacy and digital communications, she’s helped shape messages that mobilize communities and make an impact. She believes good storytelling should be bold, authentic, and leave a lasting impression. When she’s not crafting narratives, she’s probably hosting a dinner party or sampling every oat milk cortado in D.C.

Skills:
- Marketing
- Communications

Sevyn Winshel
They/Them
Co-Founder & President

Sevyn designs and manages programs that advance queer rights and support young people of color. They are Director of Operations & Special Projects at Education Leaders of Color, supporting students' academic and economic advancement. With experience in educational equity, election protection, and political campaigns for leaders like Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, they are dedicated to justice and advocacy. Sevyn lives in Adams Morgan, DC, where they enjoy baking and spending time with their pups, Obie and Juno.

Skills:
- Program management
- Operational support
- Youth advocacy
- Organizing

Eliene Wen
Development Associate
She/Her

I am passionate about early childhood education and play based learning! Outside of work at Q Plus, I like to make crafts and read books. I love going on adventures, exciting or mundane. Quality time spent with people I care about is very important to me and I look forward to building partnerships with future clients.

Skills:
- Fundraising
- Social media/marketing

Obi Adebayo
Commercial Director
They/Them/She/Her

Obi is a strategist with deep expertise in corporate strategy, business development, corporate development, sales, and partnerships. They are the founder of 'Olorun', a creative production and research studio focused on the intersection of business, culture, and identity. Obsidian also leads 'the Influence Index', a newsletter exploring the business of the creator economy and reimagining how we approach business and economic storytelling. A scientific creative, they are passionate about utilising digital innovation to build entirely new frontiers and paradigms. Outside of work, they find joy and clarity through cycling and poetry, which fuel their vision and creativity.

Skills:
-Corporate strategy
-Business development
-Corporate development
-Sales
-Partnerships

Jordan Tager
Creative Director
She/Her/They/Them

I am a multidisciplinary artist , specializing in creative direction, animation/video production, and graphic design. I am also a music producer, singer, and writer. Let's just say…I never get bored.

Oh! and I designed this website!

Skills:
- Creative direction & problem solving
- Design (graphic & web)
- Branding
- Video
- Animation
- Audio

Sabia Prescott
Policy & Legislature Director
They/Them/She/Her

Sabia has spent nearly a decade in the education policy space, researching, writing about, and consulting clients on ways to ensure inclusive, high quality education for all students. Personally and professionally, they are driven by a desire to see queer and trans kids survive and thrive, and have spent the last five years helping others navigate this moment of acute attacks on LGBTQ rights in education. Outside of work, they play music, watch women's sports, and go outside with their wife and pets.

Skills:
- Legislative tracking and strategy

- Research, policy writing, and analysis on education and civil rights issues
- Expert knowledge on culture war attacks on education and DEI

Kristy Ramsey
Strategy & Innovation Director
She/Her

Outside of work, Kristy runs a relationship podcast, Together Real Bad, has two dogs with her partner, and tries to build awareness around healthy relationships. She is acutely aware of the attempt by the current administration to erase anything having to do with minorities.

Skills:
- Video production
- live stream production
- Podcast production
- Business start up
- AI

Elaine French
Operations Director
She/Her

Elaine leverages her skills in data analysis and software development to help small businesses and nonprofits make a meaningful impact. Outside of work, she's passionate about spending time outdoors—whether it’s camping in the summer or skiing in the winter. Elaine is committed to using her skills to create positive change in both her professional and personal life.

Skills:
- Data analysis and reporting
- Software development and support
- Website maintenance
- Structuring and managing data lifecycles.
- Client satisfaction surveying

Rachel
She/Her
Business Development Director

Rachel's academic and professional background is in gender equity in business, politics, and tech. Outside of work, she is an avid reader, hiker, cinephile, and NYTimes crossword enthusiast.

Skills:
- Fundraising
- Client engagement

Roya Ellis
Coach


Roya is a waste-destroyer, helping leaders decide where to compete and win. Roya works with businesses to get the most out of their people, processes and resources. The secret to Roya's work is engaging people with respect and support, training teams well, using AI as a partner, and building super-efficient processes. With over two decades of experience, Roya helps to build high performance teams to gain community support for public policy, build bridges across cultures, make human connections, and lead diplomatic negotiations. When not working, Roya is hiking, reading, traveling to new countries, or volunteering.

Skills:
- Business and Performance Coaching
- Planning
- Operations
- People & AI Strategy
- Risk and Performance Analysis

Board

Jenny Muñiz
She/Her

Bio coming soon…

Daria Leon
She/Her

Daria is passionate about advocacy, civic engagement, and uplifting those around her. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to relationship-building, serving on the City Year DC Alumni Board, and co-chairing efforts to support the next generation of changemakers. Daria believes in the power of perseverance and is committed to making a lasting impact both professionally and personally. When she’s not doing that, she’s keeping up with Jackson State football, hyping up anything Angel Reese does, and spending way too much time scrolling through TikTok like it’s a part-time job.

Skills:
- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Strategic Planning

Cole Wolf
They/Them

Cole cares about making spaces for queer and trans people to build community. They teach yoga, host food events, and can usually be found biking around Washington, D.C.

Skills:
- Marketing & Communications
- Writing

30 minute consultation

Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below:

Support the Collective

Want to help our team make change? Donate today!

© 2024 Q+ Collective . All rights reserved.

Q+ Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to non-political, educational activities. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of any benefits received.

30 minute consultation

Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below:

Support the Collective

Want to help our team make change? Donate today!

© 2024 Q+ Collective . All rights reserved.

Q+ Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to non-political, educational activities. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of any benefits received.

QUEERS LEADING QUEERS

By us. For us.

QUEERS LEADING QUEERS

By us. For us.

Who are we?

Q+ Collective is powered by the community we serve. As queer and trans leaders ourselves, we witness the bold, innovative solutions our peers develop and refine, support, and build on them to drive meaningful change for our community.

Meet the team that has built Q+ and who is ready to support you on your next venture.

Q+ Team

Nico King
Co-Founder & Board Chair
She/Her

Sevyn Winshel
Co-Founder & President
They/Them

Sabia Prescott
Policy & Legislature Director
They/Them/She/Her

Kristy Ramsey
Strategy & Innovation Director
She/Her

Jordan Tager
Creative Director
She/Her/They/Them

Rachel
She/Her
Business Development Director

Elaine French
Data Analysis & Software Dev.
She/Her

Eliene Wen
Development Coordinator
She/Her

Obi Adebayo
Commercial Director
They/Them/She/Her

Roya Ellis
Coach

Board

Jenny Muñiz
She/Her

Daria Leon
She/Her

Cole Wolf
They/Them

30 minute consultation

Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below:

Support the Collective

Want to help our team make change? Donate today!

© 2024 Q+ Collective . All rights reserved.

Q+ Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to non-political, educational activities. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of any benefits received.

30 minute consultation

Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below:

Support the Collective

Want to help our team make change? Donate today!

© 2024 Q+ Collective . All rights reserved.

Q+ Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to non-political, educational activities. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of any benefits received.