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Board of Directors

2025-2026 Board

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Z Mata

Executive Director

Board Vice President

I have been working as a print making, mixed media artist for three years. My work is inspired by fungi, plants, American Traditional tattoos, and bright colors with stark contrasts. Since I started selling my work with QTAC, my art has expanded greatly, both in medium and technical ability. Being a part of the art community through QTAC has given me so many of the tools I have needed to thrive as an artist.

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Laurel Blackthorne

Board President

Founding Board Member

Laurel (they/them) is a professional ceramic artist with a love for all things clay. QTAC has been a passion project for them since its start in 2021 as a small group of friends wanting to put on art markets celebrating LGBTQ+ creators. Laurel believes the arts are central to our experiences of community, joy, and resistance. There's no place in Tallahassee they love more than a day at the Queer Makers Market. 

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Ian Waldick

Board Treasurer

Founding Board Member

Ian E. Waldick (he/him) is a local healthcare and administrative litigation attorney. Within and outside of his legal practice, Ian supports LGBTQIA+ causes and the arts. For almost a decade, Ian has been active on boards of several other local nonprofits, and has brought that expertise to QTAC’s board as its inaugural treasurer.

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Sampson R.

Board Secretary

Founding Board Member

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Amber P.

At Large Board Member

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Ashley G.

At Large Board Member

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Carrie G.

At Large Board Member

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Hailey M.

At Large Board Member

Markets Co-Director

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Rachel G. 

At Large Board Member

Markets Co-Director

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Stef Prieto

At Large Board Member

Stef Prieto is a passionate mixed-media artist and art educator. They believe art and creative self-expression are tools we can use to inspire connection, build community, and empower each other towards collective liberation. Since joining QTAC as a vendor in 2021, they are grateful to get to keep working with QTAC as a board member, and continue uplifting queer artists in the Tallahassee area!

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