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Director of Community Health

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Riley stands smiling in front of a river in dress clothes with sunglasses hanging from the collar of the shirt.

Riley Barka

Is a passionate advocate for community health and wellbeing, dedicated to expanding access to medical care, health education, and mental health resources for underserved populations. With a special focus on the LGBTQ+ community, his initiatives emphasize building strong partnerships between healthcare organizations and community networks, empowering individuals through education and resource connection. Drawing from both professional experience and personal commitment, Riley champions collaboration across leather and fetish communities to foster inclusion, resilience, and collective care.

Treasurer

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IT director and Treasurer Linc stands in front of the BBTP flag with a black hat and leather jacket.

Linc
(he/him/they/them)

As BlackBoots’ Treasurer, Linc serves as keeper of the ledger, warden of the coffers, and occasional spreadsheet diviner.

Primarily they help BlackBoots track expenses, understand its finances, and make practical decisions without requiring a council of mystics.

Vice President

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Vice President Judas smiling in a leather jacket

Judas Bardon
(he/they)

Is the Vice President of BlackBoots and is dedicated to building community in the Twin Ports, especially through queer community work, arts, and education. He is active on four nonprofit boards, holding two executive roles and two officer positions. As BlackBoots’ Vice President, Judas works to support the president, the board, and the organization’s members.

Beyond BlackBoots, Judas provides outdoor education and ecotourism through his organization, Seven Seeds Inc. He maintains a farm and kennel of sled dogs, performs drag as Bruce Pansy, and is a multidisciplinary artist.

President

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President Nicholas Scott sits in a car facing the camera while wearing a leather jacket

Nicholas Scott
(he/him)

Has been part of the fetish community for more than twenty years and a member of Blackboots for the past five. Professionally, Nick is a chef, but his interests extend into a wide range of crafts and artisan work. Nick enjoys learning new skills, building things with his hands, and helping others find their own paths within the community. Outside of Blackboots, he is a proud dog dad to two Shetland Sheepdogs, Bucky and Milo.