Board of Directors

Megan Elk | Board Co-Chair

Megan Elk (they/them) is an arts leader, actor, and singer-songwriter who currently serves as the Director of Organizing and Communications for the Chicago Federation of Musicians. Megan’s past nonprofit service includes a three year term on the board of directors of Theo (Ubique Cabaret Theatre), as well having served as Executive Director of Windy City Performing Arts. Megan is passionate about pursuing pay equity for gender non-conforming artists, and they are a proud member of the American Federation of Musicians. 

Jon Fare Hoffman | Board Co-Chair

Jon Fare (they/them) is a genderfluid poet/mechanical engineer/MBA/novelist/consultant/…They are from Vernon Hills, IL and have lived in Chicago their entire adult life. They have an MBA from UChicago and an engineering degree from Northwestern. They are dedicated to uplifting the people of Chicago and the world, focusing on people’s well-being and material conditions. In addition to their work with Gender Fucked Productions, they are a development advisor with Rainforest Foundation US and have a job in supply chain consulting. They love a long novel, a narrative-based videogame, and a concert where everyone is dancing.

D. A. Petrichor Ritchie | Board Treasurer

D. A. Petrichor Ritchie (they/them) is a dedicated arts advocate with a Master’s in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor’s in Communications with a concentration in Theater Production and minors in Philosophy and Psychology from Tennessee State University. A lifelong learner and champion of the arts as a force for community building, Petra has earned several certifications, including “Inclusive and Ethical Leadership” and “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace” from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. They also hold certifications in “Financial Success for Nonprofits” and “Change Management” from Cornell University.

An Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional, Petra has collaborated extensively with the Harriet Tubman Effect Institute, a leading human resource center and advocacy research institute for justice. Their prior leadership experience includes serving on the board of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, where they also held key roles as Company Manager and Interim Executive Director. Additionally, Petra contributed as the Director of Audience Services, Executive Assistant, and Financial Officer at The Den Theatre, further showcasing their expertise in financial and operational management within the arts sector. They currently hold the position of Director of Operations at Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Connect with them on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daryl-ritchie

Lauren Miller | Board Secretary

Mya (Miles) Collins | Board Member at Large

I (any pronouns) am a Chicago-based artist/producer/DJ passionate about merging my love for music, social change, and community activism. After spending four years in the city’s underground scene playing and helping organize shows, I was inspired to launch my own live music benefit series passion project TRANSDUCERZ and began working in event organization alongside my music projects. When taking any step at all feels unsure and overwhelming - I believe being in spaces and conversations with your communities - maintaining connections and creating support systems - can seem simple but is much more powerful than we think. In the face of those who want us separated, silent, and hopeless - I believe in choosing togetherness, visibility, and every bit of joy we can! 

My artist name is DREAMGXRL96 aka MIMI DREAM - specializing in retro/neo-retro sounds in the following genres: inhale Boom-Bap Hip-Hop, Gabber, Jungle, Happy Hardcore, Detroit Techno, Juke, Ghettotech, House (Disco/Deep/Tech/Acid/French), Hyperpop, Vogue Beats, Eurodance, Trance, & Breakbeat. My hobbies also include composing scores and sfx for animation and video games using retro synthesizers, creating mixed media experimental techno, gardens, and trying new desserts!

Thee Ricky Harris | Board Member at Large

Thee Ricky Harris (any pronouns) is thrilled of their board appointment with Gender Fucked Productions. Thee Ricky is an award winning actor here in the city of Chicago winning a Black Theatre Alliance Award & a Black Excellence Award for his acting talents. Thee Ricky has also produced his own cabarets. A Cabaret Thee Ricky Harris Way, explores the world of TV show theme songs and his yearly Thee Ricky Harris Christmas Cabaret happens right before the Christmas Holiday every year. Thee Ricky was also named Newcity Players 50 of 2025 in Theater and is excited to bring his talents and skills to the GFP board.

Christopher Jensen | Board Member at Large

Christopher Jensen (they/he) is a labor & employment attorney in the public sector. Currently, they are in-house counsel for the City Colleges of Chicago. Christopher is dedicated to building community and empowering LGBTQ+ people through volunteering and mentoring. In addition, they enjoy reading, live music, and time with their basset hound Grace. They are honored to be part of Gender Fucked Production's mission to support art by and for trans, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary artists.

Imani | Member at Large

Imani grew up in Southeastern Pennsylvania and moved to the Chicagoland Area the day of the 2000 election. She studied Theater Management at Antioch College and spent a few years Stage Managing around Chicago upon arrival in the big city. She has spilled water into Quentin Crisp's lap, dodged a Janine Garofolo to the face, almost Knocked Matthew Perry down with a Starbucks door, and Gleeked onto Maya Angelou's hand with full eye-contact in a moment of soul withering embarrassment. She currently lives in the suburbs with her 2 children and 1 cat.

Lauren Steinberg
Board of Directors, Member at Large

Lauren Steinberg is a Chicago-based arts administrator, producer and performance artist specializing in creating supportive, organized, and playful environments for artists to achieve their visions. 

Lauren has produced and supervised many creative projects, including gallery activations, fundraisers, film shoots, artist residencies, and performance festivals. Lauren received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Pratt Institute and a Master of Fine Arts in Performance at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Currently Lauren is the Manager of Programs at 3Arts. Previously, Lauren held positions at Steppenwolf Theatre Company producing the genre defying LookOut Series and at SAIC Galleries as the Assistant Director of Exhibitions.