Leyna Bloom (she/her) is an American actress, model, dancer and activist of Filipina and French African American Creole heritage. Raised in Chicago and overcoming homelessness in New York, she rose with an unshakable belief in inspiring change. She became the first openly transgender model of color to break into the top tier of the fashion industry.
In 2019, Bloom starred in Port Authority, becoming the first trans woman to headline a film at the Cannes Film Festival. Her later role on FX’s Pose, rooted in her ballroom experience, deepened her impact as an authentic voice in entertainment. In 2021, she made history as the first trans woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated, challenging narratives in sports and media.
Her modeling career includes campaigns for Dior, Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi’s, along with runway appearances in New York, Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks. She has countless editorial spreads and covers in publications like Vogue and Candy, and held beauty contracts with TRESemmé and L’Oréal Paris.
Beyond modeling, Bloom advocates for social justice, speaking at institutions like Harvard, Brown, and Columbia, and collaborating with Vice President Kamala Harris. She continues to blaze a path for future generations through visibility, purpose, and representation.
Alex Michaels (she/they/he), also known as Alexis Michelle, is an actor, drag artist, activist and accomplished cook who stormed the international stage on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 and All Stars Season 8.
A native New Yorker, Alex caught the theatre bug at a young age and attended LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts and Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Alex’ connection with Callen-Lorde goes back to early high school when he became a patient of the Health Outreach to Teens (HOTT) program. Callen-Lorde became a place of safety and mental health support and the first place they learned about sexual health and testing.
Upon completing their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, Alex began performing in musicals off-Broadway, regionally and on tour, as well as their solo cabaret at iconic venues such as Joe’s Pub, 54 Below and Club Cumming in New York City.
In addition to appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race and AllStars, Alex can be seen in Dragnificent!, TLC’s Drag Me Down The Aisle, Blue Bloods, True Colors and the PBS series One Voice: Broadway—both with The American Pops Orchestra. Alex made their Barrington Stage Company debut in the Summer of 2024, playing the role of Albin/Zaza in Mike Donohue’s production of La Cage Aux Folles to great acclaim from The New York Times. In September of 2025, Alex will be a featured author in No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen, a collective anthem written by six drag performers who all believe in peace, equality and a world that loves and respects all people.
Dr. Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH (he/him) is a nationally recognized physician and public health leader in infectious diseases and emergency response. He received his BA from Columbia, MD from NYU, and MPH from Harvard, followed by advanced training at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess and Partners Healthcare.
Dr. Daskalakis has held major leadership roles at the New York City Department of Health, overseeing HIV, TB, STD, immunization, and laboratory programs, and managing responses to measles, Legionella, and New York City’s initial COVID-19 outbreak. At the CDC, he directed the Division of HIV Prevention and later led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, where he managed strategies for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and the transition of the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine program to commercialization. He played a critical role in national responses to respiratory virus threats and managed high-profile outbreaks including measles and avian influenza, demonstrating trauma-informed leadership during challenging events like the August 2025 CDC shooting.
As Deputy Coordinator of the White House National Mpox Response, Dr. Daskalakis’s innovative approaches led to a dramatic reduction in daily cases. Throughout his career, he has championed health equity, LGBTQ+ health, and evidence-based policy, shaping national and global strategies in HIV prevention and vaccination.
Dana Goldberg (she/her) As seen on ABC, TBS and Last Comic Standing, Dana is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have earned her loyal fans across the world. In addition to headlining theaters and festivals, Dana has performed at and emceed hundreds of high-profile events, sharing the national stage with luminaries like President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kristin Chenoweth, Meryl Streep, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John and countless others.
Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Dana has raised over $70M for non-profits around the country in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, women's health and HIV/AIDS education and prevention just to name a few. With over 150,000 followers, Dana was recently named to Curve Magazine’s Power List and GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love. She is the co-host of the top-rated news podcast The Daily Beans (250,000 weekly downloads) and is currently developing her first TV pilot with Soto Productions (Tony Award winning Suffs The Musical and Laura Benanti’s Nobody Cares).
Learn more at danagoldberg.com
P_A_T (he/him) is a New York-based DJ with over 10 years in the city’s nightlife scene. Throughout his career, he has mastered the art of mixing crowd-drawing pop hits, B-sides & deep-cuts, and house & techno tracks. Along with DJing, P_A_T produces one of the longest-running parties in Brooklyn that combines pop culture icons with notable DJs. While New York is home, P_A_T’s work has been nationally-recognized as he frequently travels throughout the country, bringing his style to Los Angeles, Miami, D.C., Baltimore, Salt Lake City, and many more — all while doing amongst the likes of Madonna and Charli xcx.
Luxx Noir London (she/they) is a boundary-pushing drag artist, performer and style icon who first captivated the world on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Known for her unapologetic confidence, cutting-edge fashion and unforgettable performances, Luxx continues to redefine what it means to be a modern superstar.