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Here are the co-founders of the Kink Collective, get to know the brilliant minds behind the organization. Meet our dedicated founders, whose passion and expertise have driven Kink Collective's success. Learn more about their backgrounds, achievements, and the vision they share for making a positive impact in our community.

Cat Orme

Cat is a transformative leader in the kink, BDSM, and leather communities, with 30+ years of experience, mentorship and advocacy. Alongside partners Joshua and Natalie, she earned the 2025 Northeast Power Exchange Educational Title, celebrating her innovative approach to power dynamics as a tool for empowerment. 

Her journey began in San Francisco’s leather scene, where early mentorship ignited her passion for community building and personal growth. As co-founder of theKink Collective, educator, and counselor, she bridges kink with personal development, healing around trauma and grief, and sexual wellness. 

Rooted in honesty, integrity, and transparency, Cat creates spaces where people are seen, valued, and empowered—whether exploring identity, grief, recovery or desire. Her work proves that profound healing happens when we dare to own our stories.

Joshua Rodriguez

Joshua is a facilitator, educator, and advocate empowering individuals through self-discovery and intentional relationships. With 15+ years of experience, he guides people—especially men—in navigating modern masculinity, sexuality, and personal growth. 

As co-founder of the Kink Collective with his partner Cat, he designs programming that fosters confidence and authentic connection. In 2025, their work with partner Mistress Natalie earned them the Northeast Power Exchange Educational Title, honoring their innovative use of power dynamics for empowerment. 

Based in East Harlem, Joshua curates transformative experiences at The Sanctuary, a community space in his childhood neighborhood dedicated to identity, relationships, and conscious evolution. Their philosophy, “People Before Kink” drives his mission: equipping individuals with the tools to build self-authored, fulfilling lives.




Here are some of the amazing people who are the heart of the Kink Collective. Get to know the brilliant minds behind our organization. Meet our dedicated facilitators, whose passion and expertise have driven Kink Collective's success. Learn more about their backgrounds, achievements, and the vision they share for making a positive impact in our community.

Sir Tom

Tom has been a member of the BDSM/Kink community for over 20 years. He has experienced both sides of the power dynamic and has come to understand the importance of education, training and mentorship. 


He is a proud member of the Kink Collective and was a member of GMSMA, a BDSM organization that focused on education and community. 


Tom has participated in numerous educational events and conferences and has recently been both an online and in-person presenter at Kink Odyssey, a BDSM education workshop held at Eason Mountain.


He also mentors several members of the leather community.

Sir Wren

Sir Wren’s, Lord Wyvern of  Wyvern House, passion is facilitating male identified individuals to move beyond societal bindings to reach a state of healthy masculine expression.  


Sir Wren garners inspiration from multiple traditions and trainings to facilitate individuals to reach greater heights of personal growth and understanding.  


Inspiration for classes, workshops and sessions are influenced by Leather/BDSM culture, Martial Arts, somatic body work, Tantra, breathwork, many years of Runic study, Reiki energy practices, fire walk training, earth-based traditions including Celtic, Norse/Viking, West African, Mayan and more. 


Wren is a Pagan High Priest having graduated seminary training with the Temple of Witchcraft.  Being a queer, pansexual, transgendered man it is very important to create open & safe environments for clients and students regardless of sexual orientation, lifestyle, gender identity, or gender expression.


Wren is available to speak on or facilitate workshops on any of the above in a class or private environment setting. 

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