Stephen Torres recently served San Francisco as an Entertainment Commissioner and Advisory Board Executive Co-Chair for the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District and has engaged in the community on the Board of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club and at the Drug Policy Alliance of California, while producing nightlife and cultural events designed to support small businesses and bring community members together in safe and inclusive spaces. He is also a longtime journalist and writer for such publications as Broke-Ass Stuart, 7x7 Magazine, GayCities/Queerty, the Bold Italic and the Bay Guardian.