Board of Directors

Sarah Deragon (she/her) is a self-taught professional portrait photographer based in Petaluma. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, she moved to California after college and steadily moved her way up the coast until she landed in beautiful Sonoma County. Sarah is a full-time photographer and is the owner of Portraits To The People, a photography brand that focuses on capturing the very best version of people through colorful authentic portraits. She is also the creator of The Identity Project, which is a powerful photo series that explores what words we use when we define our gender/sexuality. Launched in 2014, this year is the 10th anniversary of the project.

Sarah's dedication to activism started when she was in college and she is committed to work that has racial and economic justice as foundational principles. She is excited about engaging in advocacy efforts aimed at dismantling the systemic inequalities and promoting equitable access to resources and opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community.. She has extensive volunteer and nonprofit experience through her work with Frameline, the LGBTQ Film Festival, and at the San Francisco LGBTQ Center.

Alicia attended Positive Images Programming in their younger years and now gives back to the organization in the role of Secretary of the Board of Directors. They spend their free time helping lead Queer Kickball and enjoying time in community.

Bea Cheung, a queer Chinese-American print design consultant, has guided clients across various industries in developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Immigrating from Hong Kong to Sonoma County at a young age, she longed for a diverse community that fostered intersectionality within the arts and education.

While earning her Bachelor of Science in Design & Industry at San Francisco State University, Bea immersed herself in volunteering and activism within the Asian Student Union. Embracing the vibrant local drag community, she aspired to create similarly authentic and accessible creative spaces in her hometown.

Bea's influence extends well beyond her creative endeavors; she has made substantial contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) councils and Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiatives. She has also orchestrated impactful Pride marketing campaigns and served as a queer AAPI model for various beauty and personal care brands.

Since 2021, Bea has collaborated with Positive Images as a programs volunteer and teaching artist for Queer Art Club/Camp. She now steps into her new role as a Board Member while simultaneously founding Queer Life Drawing Collective—a testament to her unwavering commitment to inclusivity and creative expression.

Irmina Benson, a local queer afro-latina/e activist, creative entrepreneur, and DEI professional, brings a diverse cultural, educational, and professional background encompassing legal administration, event management, nonprofit program coordination, DEI advocacy, and talent acquisition/Human Resources. Irmina holds a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and English Literature from Wesleyan University, emphasizing their commitment to marginalized communities. Irmina has facilitated over 50 community events, covering vital topics like anti-racism, queer identity education, anti-prison advocacy, and DEI in various professional domains. These events have honed her skills in creating and conducting engaging presentations and workshops. She is a conversational Spanish speaker and learner, an innovative thinker with a strong interest in community-based research, development, and advocacy.

As a proud FGLI graduate and a vocal advocate for prison abolition and the rights of multi-marginalized groups, Irmina is committed to fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is pursued relentlessly, and inclusion is the norm. She is eager to bring this commitment and her comprehensive skill set to an organization that shares these values. Her career aspiration is to drive meaningful change in the DEI landscape.

When Irmina is not working in the community, she can be found painting at the beach, vending at local community markets, or hiking/traveling!

Chelsea Rose Kurnick (she/her) is a queer bisexual originally from southern California. She has lived in Sonoma County since October 2017. She knew the area well before moving, as she worked in the wine industry for nearly 12 years. Chelsea spent four years doing public relations and digital marketing for a variety of Sonoma County tourism businesses and organizations, before turning to nonprofit development work. With Jessica Carroll, she co-founded the weekly Friday evening adult LGBTQIA+ peer support group. Chelsea joined the board of Positive Images in 2018.

Javier Morales identifies as a pansexual, Latino/Purépecha man and is originally from Southern California. He has a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. He has worked in libraries for 10+ years, with a background focused on Adult & Youth Services, Business & Career Preparation, and has been a strong advocate for increasing queer focused resources and programs in libraries.