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Hannah Sophia (They/Them)
Hannah Sophia (They/Them)
Co Founder
Hannah Sophia is a genderqueer Singer/Songwriter and Teaching Artist nested in the Pacific Northwest. They craft music that weaves heartfelt lyrics with simple acoustic arrangements, extending a gentle invitation to quiet your mind and connect with your heart. Bringing over a decade of experience to the Creative Queer Collective, Hannah's dedication is a testament to their commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive community.
By integrating their musical talents and advocacy for inclusive spaces, they help support the nonprofit in its mission to support its members in embracing their creativity and authenticity. You can learn more about Hannah here.
Nimisha Jain (She/Her)
Nimisha Jain (She/Her)
Co Founder
Nimisha is an artist and storyteller who laces emotions and life experiences together through poetry and visual media. She is a facilitator of change and has extensive experience in non-profits, community-building, public speaking and event coordination. She is passionate about social justice, advocacy and developing resiliency. She is beyond stoked to have cofounded the Creative Queer Collective as the mission of CQC strongly relates to her own personal values of fostering collaboration and community in accessible ways for all folks, especially prioritizing marginalized voices.
Eliza Naomi (He/She/They)
Eliza Naomi (He/She/They)
Board Member
Eliza is an indie-pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist rooted in Eugene, Oregon.
In his work, Eliza prioritizes authenticity over polished perfection, believing that music is a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment. Her teaching philosophy embraces the diversity and vibrancy of the human experience, encouraging students to push past their limits and express their true selves through sound. By integrating their musical talents with a commitment to advocacy, he contributes to the nonprofit’s mission of fostering creativity and authenticity among its members. You can learn more about them here.
Danny Huffsmith (They/Them)
Danny Huffsmith (They/Them)
Circle Leader
Osprey (they/them) plays ukulele and writes quirky, authentic lyrics about love, self-exploration, grief, gender, and our relationship with the planet. Their songs have taken flight through the community singing circuit. Osprey’s catchy tunes go deep and stay in your head for days, but it’s all good because they hint at answers that are relevant to now. A blend of queer-folk-pop (with a hint of 90’s R&B), their songs are genuine, heartfelt, and easy to sing along to. See ospreyfliesthenest.com for more info.
Kelsey Khatter (She/They)
Kelsey Khatter (She/They)
Circle Host
Kelsey is a multifaceted bodyworker, creative spirit, and emerging singer/songwriter, as well as a devoted mother. In her massage therapy practice, she is dedicated to serving the queer community, offering safe and therapeutic touch to individuals of all genders, including those navigating pregnancy and postpartum experiences. Kelsey’s passions extend beyond her practice; she loves to sing, dance, play the handpan, and forge deep connections with people, animals, and nature.
Embracing her queerness later in life, Kelsey is on a journey of reclamation and embodiment. Her passion for fostering community connection has led her to transform the downstairs of her home into a welcoming community space, lovingly named "The Rainbow Connection." Here, she hosts weekly song circles and various other gatherings, nurturing a sense of belonging and shared experience.
Kelsey’s website is currently under construction and will be available soon at kelseysora.com.
Amie Annsa (She/Her)
Amie Annsa (She/Her)
Discord Manager
Amie Alouette Annsa loves serving people, spreading joy, and making the world a better place. She has proudly been part of the transgender/queer community for over a decade and her pronouns are she/her. Amie is driven in her work by her wonderful wife and four amazing children. She holds a BS in Geography with a Geographical Information Systems minor from Portland State University. Amie takes a lot of pride in and has a lot of passion for everything she does and is deeply committed to improving our community.
One of her highlights is being appointed to serve on the LGBTQIA2S+ Subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services here in Oregon. Besides this she is a member of the Board of Advisors at Scorpion Creek Ranch where she works to improve the lives of unhoused youth in our area and is also on the Board of Directors at TransPonder continuing their mission of improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse people all around Oregon. Amie believes very strongly in the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire and is proud to be working with Creative Queer Collective to bring these qualities to more people.
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