The 2025 conference was great!

Christina Fialho (she/her) & Aaron Hammersley

Workshop Description:
An in-depth exploration of the state of film and TV, and discussion of how you can impact the future of Bi+ representation in storytelling.

Workshop Presenters:

Christina Fialho (she/her) is an award-winning social entrepreneur, attorney, and activist who has been advocating for LGBTQ+ issues for nearly two decades.  She is the founder and president of Rewrite the BiLine, which is social enterprise working to change the narrative on bi+ people and non-nuclear families in film, television, and the media.  Christina currently serves on the boards of It Gets Better and Still Bisexual and has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, the James Irvine Leadership Award, an Ashoka Fellowship, and an Echoing Green Fellowship.

Aaron Hammersley has worked in film and television in a variety of production roles including producer and assistant director for all major studios and production companies. In between productions, he has event managed over 80 Hollywood film premieres. In 2022, he joined the team at Walt Disney Studios, Motion Picture Production. Aaron is also an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community including working for more inclusive representation in front and behind the camera.

Ofelia Saba Ramirez (she/her)

Workshop Description:

A foundational workshop for anyone curious about or currently practicing ENM. This session explores key relationship structures, communication strategies, and common challenges in non-monogamy. We’ll discuss consent, boundaries, jealousy, and the differences between ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and other relationship styles. Whether you're new to ENM or refining your approach, this workshop offers a supportive, affirming space to learn, ask questions, and build relationships with intention, honesty, and care.

Workshop Presenter:

Ofelia Saba Ramírez, AMFT, APCC, is a queer, biracial therapist specializing in ethical non-monogamy (ENM), gender-affirming care, and relational therapy. With over 20 years of lived experience practicing ENM, she brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work with polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals and couples. Ofelia has led workshops on polyamory, BDSM, gender, and sexuality, and is passionate about helping clients build ethical, fulfilling relationships beyond monogamous norms. She serves on the boards of the LA Chapter of the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (LA-CAMFT) and the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC), advocating for inclusivity and mental health accessibility in therapeutic spaces.

Dr. Mimi Hoang (she/her)

Workshop Description:

Let's talk about how your mind, heart, and body can be shaped by hetero- and cis-normative gender roles and beauty standards and learn how to cultivate identity pride and joy by knowing yourself, loving yourself, and expressing yourself. We will cover eating disorders, body image, and mental health through psychoeducation, storytelling, handouts, and activities.

Workshop Presenter:

Mimi Hoang, Ph.D. is an award-winning clinical psychologist, life coach, and educator specializing in the LGBTQ+ and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. As a trailblazing bi+ community organizer since the 1990s, she co-founded the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force (LABTF), amBi Los Angeles, and Fluid at UCLA, authored multiple publications and spoke at the White House on bi+ mental health. Affectionately nicknamed the “Bi Godmother," Dr. Mimi is the creator of the "Bi on Life" and "Bi on Love" coaching series and is a leading expert on bi+ affirmative mental health. She currently works in private practice, is the Program Coordinator of the LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy Center at Airport Marina Counseling Service, and a professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at USC, and serves on the LABTF Board, the Division VII Board of the California Psychological Association, and on the Expert Review Board of Fluid Health.

Erin Tillman (she/her)

Workshop Description:

Are you curious about kink and BDSM, but not sure exactly what niche you’re interested in? Maybe you ‘don’t know what you don’t know’ and would like to learn more about the different types of kink. Join Certified Sex Educator and Intimacy Coordinator Erin Tillman, CSE to learn more about kink through a lens of embodiment, playfulness, and enthusiasm. 

Workshop Presenter:

Erin Tillman, CSE (she/her), CEO of Relational Equity Group, is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator, Certified Sex Educator, inclusive Dating & Consent Empowerment Coach, Consultant, Author, Speaker, and TV/Radio/Podcast Host based in LA. Erin has training and certifications in the areas of sexuality education, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging), Mental Health First Aid, and Kink/BDSM. For over 10 years, she has been dedicated to empowering singles in all lifestyle and identity categories to have enjoyable dating lives, relationships, and partnerships through personal development and boundary-setting techniques. Erin’s TV/Film Intimacy Coordination credits include projects for ABC, BET, CBS, FX, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and Searchlight Pictures to name a few.

Alexis Mendez (she/her)

Workshop Description:

Wellness is about more than just physical health—it's about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. During this workshop, we will have open discussions about ways to weave wellness into your everyday lives by practicing small intentional habits and learning how to meet your body’s needs. Come join a discussion about wellness and an interactive experience of somatic practices for deeper connection with yourself. 

Workshop Presenter:

Alexis Mendez identifies as a bisexual and biracial woman. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as an integration coach. She has specialized in helping people heal from trauma in her work as an associate and licensed therapist for the past five years. She leads trauma informed yoga classes and guided meditations to help people connect to their bodies through movement, breathe, and visualizations. She focuses on helping people connect to their authentic selves and feel empowered to embrace themselves fully. She believes in the mind-body-spirit connection and encourages people to connect to their innate wisdom. 

Brandon Burciaga (he/him)

Workshop Description:
Join professional dancer and choreographer, Brandon Burciaga, to discover how dance and movement can enhance wellness and self-expression. In this session, Brandon will explore how dance supports physical, emotional, and cultural well-being, while encouraging authenticity beyond gender and identity stereotypes. You’ll learn how movement can be a powerful tool for healing and empowerment, regardless of experience, body type, or knowledge level. Come embrace your true self and experience how dance can foster connection, wellness, and confidence!

Workshop Presenter:

Brandon is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor, model, and creative director with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Passionate about the art of movement, he has performed alongside legends like Kool & the Gang and Kylie Minogue and had his choreography span a wide range of projects—from music videos to large-scale events such as a PBS Christmas TV