Meet the Team

Get to Know Us

Our Team

  • Hilary Otey

    CO-FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER
    (she/her)

  • Kayla Barth

    CO-FOUNDER & STRATEGY MANAGER
    (she/her)

  • Jun De

    FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
    (all pronouns)

  • Oceane Lune

    RESOURCE & RESILIENCE PROGRAM MANAGER
    (any pronouns)

  • Rachel Herrmann

    RESOURCE & RESILIENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
    (she/her)

  • Cai Brucki

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER
    (he/they)

  • Max Herbert

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
    (he/him)

  • Ash Cocchiarella

    COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
    (they/them)

Collaborating Partners

  • Logo for Black Fish Gold Studios featuring a stylized pink and navy blue 'B' intertwined with a detailed, gold-accented black fish illustration. The word 'Studios' appears in gold script across the top right.

    Black Fish Gold Studios

    STRATEGIC PARTNER

    Leads Queermunity’s brand voice and visual identity across digital platforms, press, and our physical space. From art direction to web strategy, BFGS shapes how we show up—and curates the Makers Market and Gallery to spotlight local artists and creative entrepreneurs.

  • Castor MN

    NONPROFIT PARTNER

    Queermunity’s nonprofit partner and creative collaborator. CASTOR facilitates intergenerational queer programming within our space, centering healing, imagination, and connection. Queermunity is proud to be CASTOR’s production home.

  • Logo for MK Consulting featuring a stylized, angular 'M' and 'K' inside a bold black circle.

    MK Consulting

    DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

    Partners with Queermunity to support fundraising and development across our public-facing initiatives. From grant strategy to B2B outreach, MK Consulting helps build relationships and fuel our creative work and community offerings.