Rayceen Pendarvis

Rayceen Pendarvis is an event host, interviewer, moderator, speaker, freelance columnist, wedding officiant, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian. In addition to hosting and co-hosting events by Team Rayceen Productions (including The Ask Rayceen Show, 2012-2021), Rayceen regularly hosts festivals, fundraisers, fashion shows, and various annual events. Over the decades, Rayceen has received numerous honors, among them being recognized as a Capital Pride Hero in 2016, named Local Hero by the Washington Blade in 2021, and voted Most Committed Activist in the 2022 Best of LGBTQ DC Readers' Poll. As an inspirational speaker, disseminator of information, host of numerous LGBTQ Pride events, and a tireless advocate for the community, Rayceen has earned the monikers High Priestess of Love, Queen of the Shameless Plug, Empress of Pride, and Goddess of DC. Online, Rayceen can be found on social media and as a co-host and panelist on the Team Rayceen YouTube channel.