Bringing queer sports to the heart of america.

Stonewall Sports took its name from the Stonewall riots of 1969. While our world has changed in many ways—we still fight the same battles for fairness, visibility, and safety in Kansas City.

They threw bricks, we throw pitches. They took to the streets, we take to the fields.

We honor their sacrifices, and continue the struggle for liberation, by offering queer people a place to find community across all identities. While fun is central to our mission, we know our role goes far beyond recreational sports. We touch thousands of lives and serve incredibly vulnerable communities. They depend on us, they look up to us, and we strive to do right by them.

Our BOARD

Stonewall KC is a chapter of the national Stonewall Sports, Inc. organization. We’re an all-volunteer board contributing our time and talents to building a safe, inclusive community. Depending on the role, positions are either community-elected or appointed.

Executive Team

  • Lori Schlatter

    City Commissioner

    Lori (she/her) is from mid-Missouri and has called Camdenton, St. Louis, Utrecht, Sydney, and now Kansas City "home". She works as a Program Manager and has a background in data science, crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Her passions include radical empathy, seasonal Reese's, and punny jokes.

    Email:
    kc.lori.schlatter@stonewallsports.org

  • KEIL YOUNG

    Director of Operations

    Keil (she/her) is originally from Denver, Colorado and has been living in KC for the past five years. After years working in food industry sales; Keil has moved on to mastering the sales and logistics of ingredients in the pet food world. Hello to all the pets!

    Being raised in Colorful Colorado, Keil loves the outdoors. If you need a buddy for hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, literally anything outside...she's your gal! When she's not outside, Keil loves cooking, playing her guitar, and planning her next trip (probably sipping some delicious coffee).

    Email:kc.keil.young@stonewallsports.org

  • Nathan Olson

    Director of Administration

    Nathan (he/him) is originally from Minnesota but moved to KC from San Francisco. He is a people ops professional who is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging environments. Outside of work, he's a fairly avid runner who enjoys traveling with his partner, trying new restaurants, baking, and board/video games. He started a team as part of the Stonewall Kickball DC chapter and served as captain for several seasons. He is excited about serving this community and getting more involved.

    Email:
    kc.nathan.olson@stonewallsports.org

  • Anthony Warren

    Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

    Anthony (he/him) is a Kansas City local and graduate of UMKC and Park University. He’s a veteran of the nonprofit sector, serving adult learners at all levels. He’s had the pleasure of meeting people from diverse backgrounds, which ignited a passion to create and develop affirming spaces. He loves coffee, spicy food, and a page-turner.

    Email:
    kc.anthony.warren@stonewallsports.org

  • MATTHEW GONZALEZ

    Treasurer

    Matthew (He/Him) grew up in California, and has been calling Kansas City, MO home for the past decade. His educational background is in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine working as Doctor of Physical Therapy and an Educator working with children of severe abuse. In his free time he enjoys traveling and venturing out to amusement parks. Matthew also has a passion for cooking, enjoys games, and loves to spend time with friends. Matthew is excited to have the opportunity to give back to the community he has called home alongside work, and now as part of the Stonewall board.

    Email:
    kc.matthew.gonzalez@stonewallsports.org

Principals

  • Adam DAICY

    Communications Director

    Adam (he/him) grew up in Kansas City, MO. He is a creative, event producer, and photographer by trade. His professional background began in photography & marketing, sparking his vision for creativity in all aspects of life. Since joining Stonewall Sports KC Kickball league in the Spring of 23’ he has continued to grow and lead as team captain. Adam is looking forward to upholding the brand standards, and continuing to build the Stonewall Sports KC community as the Communication Director, while being an active voice and representative for the LGBTQIA+ community.

    Email:
    kc.adam.daicy@stonewallsports.org

  • Anh Nguyen

    Anh Nguyen

    Community Relations Director

    Anh Nguyen (he/him) has lived all over Kansas and Missouri, but after a few years of school he has settled in Kansas City, MO. Anh currently works in higher education and volunteers with a non profit in Kansas City, and has a background in marketing. He is passionate about helping others, and has done a lot to ensure that. In his free time, he hangsout with friends, works out, plays tennis/ pickleball, eat lots of food, travels, and garden.

    Email:
    kc.anh.nguyen@stonewallsports.org

  • Emily Hinshaw

    Events Director

    Emily (she/her) is originally from North Carolina and moved to Missouri a decade ago. She is a project manager and specializes in event coordination. She’s passionate about queer inclusivity and providing spaces for people of all genders and sexualities. In her free time, she likes to be with friends, stay active, and play music.

    Email:
    kc.emily.hinshaw@stonewallsports.org

  • Mitch Weber

    Sponsorship Director

    Mitch (he/him) grew up in Junction City, KS, and has called KCMO home for over a decade. Professionally, he’s video creator, producer, actor, and TV host. When he’s not playing a Stonewall Sport, he is usually outside landscaping, bicycling, or with his dog Stella at the park.

    Email:
    kc.mitch.weber@stonewallsports.org

  • ROSS GREGORY

    Asst. Sponsorship Director

    Ross (he/him) is originally from Kansas, growing up near Wichita but calling the KC area home since 2009. By day, he works as a Learning Manager for Oracle. During his leisure time he enjoys international travel, spending time with his husband, friends, family and his two dogs Ronald and Louis. He is excited to continue his Stonewall experience with Kickball, Pickleball and Trivia.

    Email:
    kc.ross.gregory@stonewallsports.org

  • Rae Ensor

    Administrative Coordinator

    Rae (she/her) grew up in Casper, Wyoming, then spent twelve years living in St. Louis before moving to KC last summer. She is a tax attorney and lives in midtown with her cat Sodapop. She is a huge fan of the KC Current and loves biking wherever she goes, whenever it's reasonably close (and sometimes when it's not).

    Email:
    kc.rae.ensor@stonewallsports.org

  • OPEN POSITION

    Asst. Director of Operations

  • Chelsea Hastings

    Sports Director: Kickball

    Chelsea (she/her) is a born and raised Kansas Citian who has a major love for her city. She is a full time Realtor and also helps out at a local pediatric medical supply company. She strives to create a body-positive space for anyone that crosses her path and has a laugh so contagious, it’s bound to put a smile on your face! In her free time, she spoils her dog, Biscuit, and spends as much time as possible with her nephew. You can also call on her for all the best local coffee spots!

    Email:
    kc.chelsea.hastings@stonewallsports.org

  • Paige Hernandez

    Sports Director: Sand Volleyball

    Paige (she/her) was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. She and her husband made the brave venture of a covid move to the KC area in October of 2020 and it was the best decision they had made! Paige is a marketing director for an organization that develops marketing campaigns from home builders all over the country. Paige enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her amazing husband, family, and friends. Joining Stonewall is a big part of why Paige loves her move to KC and is excited to continue creating great memories with Sand Volleyball.

    Email:
    kc.paige.hernandez@stonewallsports.org

  • David Ta

    Sports Director: Pickleball

    David (he/him) was raised in Missouri and Kansas, and has been a resident of Kansas City since 2012. Professionally, he serves as the Director of IT for a not-for-profit education initiative dedicated to providing accessible post-secondary education to underserved communities globally. In his free time, David enjoys immersing himself in video games, delving into technology, and embarking on DIY house projects with his husband, Brandon. A fan of team sports, David actively participates in local leagues, bringing the same enthusiasm he has for pickleball. He is also an avid traveler and cooking enthusiast and cherishes moments playing with his Shiba Inu, Tsuki.


    Email:
    kc.david.ta@stonewallsports.org

  • OPEN POSITION

    Sports Director: Tennis

    Email:

  • Caro Farchmin

    Sports Director: Virtual Reality

    Caro (they/them) is a Kansas City local who works as an innovation consultant, focused on embracing change. They love to spend ample quality time with their dog, travel, eat delicious food, and bake Mary Berry-inspired sweets.

    Email:
    kc.caroline.farchmin@stonewallsports.org

  • Skye Vochatzer

    Sports Director: Billiards

    Skye (they/them) has lived in the KC metro area their whole life; and currently lives in KC proper with their partner. They are a Pharmacy Administration Services Analyst, but in their free time they enjoy playing percussion and streaming shows. Skye stays involved in human rights, and enjoys spending time with their friends, partner, and their 3 cats.

    Email:
    kc.skye.vochatzer@stonewallsports.org

  • OPEN POSITION

    Sports Director: Softball

    Email:

  • REN BEIER

    Sports Director: Trivia

    Ren (She/Her) was born and raised in Topeka, KS before moving to Kansas City where she is a pharmacist at KU. Ren joined Stonewall in 2022 in the sand volleyball league but has decided that time in the sand is better spent drinking piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain. Since then, she has stuck to the far more civilized world of queer trivia.

    Email:
    kc.ren.beier@stonewallsports.org

  • Elli Steffen

    National Board Chapter Representative

    Email:
    elli.steffen@stonewallsports.org

Want to join us?

We’re always looking for people to bring their talents and passion to the organization. Learn more about board opportunities on our volunteer page.

  • MISSION

    To provide an inclusive, low-cost, high-fun sports organization that's managed as a non-profit with a philanthropic heart.

  • VISION

    We believe every person should have the ability to feel comfortable being themselves in organized sports. We will value each player for who they are and what they bring to their community. We also believe organized communities have the ability and responsibility to support others in need.

OUR CHAPTER

Stonewall Sports — Kansas City was founded in 2019 with the launch of a kickball league. Since then, we’ve expanded to over half a dozen sports—and continue to grow. We’re a branch of Stonewall Sports Inc., a national non-profit headquartered in Washington D.C. Since its founding in 2010, over 40,000 people have played with Stonewall Sports across more than 20 cities in the U.S.