The Southwest Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance is governed by a board of elected members. This board is responsible for the direction SWRA takes in education and support for LGBTQ+ in southwest Wisconsin.
Royal Palmer – President
I moved to Platteville with my husband and pets in late 2019/early 2020 to become the new owners of the Driftless Market & Deli, located in downtown Platteville. Not long after moving to Southwest Wisconsin, I was invited to join the SWRA.
As a member (and current President) of the SWRA, I have been able to connect with amazing, like-minded folk; both allies and friends of the LGBTQ+ community.
My goal as President is to continue to promote the well-being and comradery of the LGBTQ community in Southwest Wisconsin by facilitating monthly support meetings, annual Pride events, and focused energy on Mental Health Resources in the area.
Tony Palmer – Vice-President
I grew up in Minnesota, a few hours north of the Twin Cities, I moved to Platteville in late 2019 with my Husband, Royal, to purchase the Driftless Market on Main Street.
I love to go kayaking, hiking, swimming, anything outside, especially with our 2 dogs, Biscuit and Cubby. I also have an adorable Ferret named Milk, (yes, after Harvey Milk) and a love for music. I’m currently learning to play the Ukulele!
Aimee Belanger – Secretary
Sonja Passant – Treasurer
Hi, I’m Sonja – I moved to Platteville for school, and ended up staying! By day, I’m a data analyst. By night, I’m in bed. I joined the SWRA to support my community, meet good folks, and spend my time (attempting) to do good things for the world. In the rest of my free time, I like to read, do artsy and craftsy stuff, think too much about things, garden, and hang out with my cat, Duck.
Sharon Klavins
Nathan Robinson
Hi I’m Nathan. I moved to Platteville Wisconsin in 2021 from Minneapolis. I never imagined living in a small town but the amount of love this community has is astonishing. I’m an interior designer with a small business in Minneapolis. I am also the store manager of the Driftless Market right here in Platteville. In my free time I love being in the wilderness with my dog , binge watching a show or out on my bicycle/kayak exploring.
Amy Barlow Liberatore
Amy Barlow Liberatore (she/they) is a poet and activist. Proud mom of an out trans/nonbinary professional artist. Amy is active in Free Mom Hugs, advocating for LGBTQ rights and safety. She also participates in a monthly poetry slam. An inconvenient white woman who antagonizes politicians by asking hard questions and expecting cogent answers.