koneko

MAsT Dallas

koneko is a bisexual, poly, pagan elder, leather girl and dedicated slave. For over 23 years, she has been in service to Master Neko, sharing a deeply loving and spiritual connection through power exchange. Her journey in Leather is defined by service, education, and a spiritual path that weaves through it all.
Her community leadership roles began in Dallas groups such as DFW Bound, Ms. Boots’
Bound Rose Society, and her own spiritual group – Darker Paths. She also served as
Member-at-Large before stepping into the Education Director role at the National Leather Association-Dallas (NLA-D). At their annual conference Beyond Vanilla, she found her niche coordinating over 50 workshops annually, ensuring accessible and diverse learning experiences. koneko has also co-produced Mr. & Ms. Texas Leather & Bootblack and the Great Plains Olympus contests.
Currently, koneko serves as MAsT International’s Education Director and was honored with MAsT’s Alex Keppeler Award in 2023 for her outstanding contributions and service. She recently co-founded Empowered Exchange and produces the Texas M/s Contest in Austin with her Master. Alongside Neko and slave raven, she also co-runs the Mentors Programs in Austin and Dallas, where she develops and coordinates curriculum, as well as newer members of the community. Along with these endeavors, koneko also does the South Plains social media and Run Book annually.
koneko’s passion for education is rooted in the belief that learning should be engaging and insightful. She is dedicated to sharing her experiences in power exchange, guiding others toward authenticity, confidence, and joy in their own journeys.