Stoney (they/he) is deeply committed to community engagement and social progress. Originally from Shreveport, LA, Stoney relocated to Colorado Springs in 1996 and has since become an integral part of the local fabric. They graduated from Widefield High School and have dedicated their adult life to living and working in Colorado Springs. Stoney comes to us from One Colorado, where they worked to promote LGBTQ+ rights, equality, and inclusivity as the Southern Colorado Field Organizer. Prior to their role at One Colorado, Stoney served as a technical specialist at the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), where they worked to develop fair and equitable enforcement of regulations.

Stoney is also a musician, using that platform to advocate for the well-being of the queer community, specifically Black, Indigenous and other people of color. They also volunteer as a radio host with the outsources collective on KGNU.