Eric Slayton 

Mr. SoCal Leather 2016

Eric moved to L.A. to pursue his love of film and television. After working in the media and PR industry his work shifted more towards community activism and outreach. Eric began working with a local LGBT publication which brought him into the leather community. Eric dove head first into the community, wanting to learn education, kink, and share his experience with those who are questioning, curious, or lost. Currently he is an advocate for PrEP. Eric working with minority communities bot locally and nationally, advocating for education and linkage to care for those in need. He currently serves as a member of the Thrive Tribe Friends, UCLA/Black Aids Institute HIV/AIDS Fellowship, Generation KP, The Los Angeles LGBT Youth Center, Payasos, and is on the Board of Trustees for the Brotherhood Impact Fund.