People
The Service Oriented Conference is enriched by the work and dedication of its presenters, volunteers, and staff. Please see below to learn more about those who make SOC happen!

Event Staff

AJ stands smiling at the camera. He's wearing a leather cap, dark rim glasses, a black T-shirt and black leather jeans. Draped over his neck is a title sash that reads International Community Bootblack with a Bootblack pride flag.
AJ (he/him)
Presenter Coordinator
AJ has been in the Leather and Kink community since 2014, spending most of his time learning how to be a Bootblack in the Central Florida Community. He fell in love with Bootblacking after seeing a steamy…
A 50's pin-up style sketch of a dark haired woman wearing a short dark dress, a serving apron, high heels, and cateye shaped glasses. She's holding a serving tray with a carton of milk and a stack of three large blueberries. She's standing in front of a red oval shaped background.
blueberry (she/they)
Marketing Coordinator
blueberry is a queer femme who approaches service-based endeavors with sincere intention towards ease, pleasure, and convenience. Far from having a sunshiney disposition, she can often be found tucked…
Elle stands on two large rocks with arms and legs outstretched, facing a distant waterfall with his back to the camera. His dark brown hair is in a braid. He is wearing a green jacket, a purple backpack, blue jeans, and hiking boots.
Inquisitive Elle (he/him)
Producer
InquisitiveElle (he/him) has been active in BDSM and kink communities since 2016. He is an avid volunteer both at his home base in Albany, NY and in virtual spaces, including as a facilitator for the Online…
A hand drawn sketch of a brown fox kit gazing directly at the viewer with large adoring eyes and a heart floating above them like a speech bubble
kit (she/her)
"SOC Presents" Coordinator
kit is a lifestyle submissive passionate about service and community. She has been involved in the kink and bdsm community since 2012 and has served multiple roles in that time. She can be found reading…
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lilybeast (she/her)
Volunteer Coordinator
Enjoying kink since 2010, lilybeast (she/her) is a submissive, brat in a 24/7 primal High Protocol dynamic. As a service-oriented individual, lily focuses on culinary and companion service, using skills…
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Pendorbound (he/they)
Web Monkey
Web monkey and software simian. Pendorbound nerds and kinks (and verbs nouns) in the Albany, NY, area. In the past, he's been active in local leadership and event production. More recently, he's content…
Shalimar smiling at the camera with their chin resting on their hand. They are wearing a pink/purple glasses, a tweed patterned newsboy style hat with red and blue speckles, and a black leather vest over a dark green patterned shirt. A curved barbell piercing is visible in one ear.
Shalimar (they/them)
Consent and Emotional Support Coordinator
Shalimar is a Leather boy, service pupper, bootblack, and service leader who has been involved in the kink community for the last nine years. They are a lifelong student who strives towards building aware…
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valuableboy (he/him)
Volunteer Coordinator
valuableboy is a trans boy service submissive and a leatherboy and bootblack in training. He has been a volunteer since 2021 and is honored to be serving as Volunteer Coordinator for the first time this…