Romel graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelors in Psychology, Barry University with a Masters in Social Work and is AASECT Certified as a CST. Romel has been involved within the BDSM community for a number of years, as well as assisting the expansion of a leather organization for Men of Color. Romel believes in harm reduction and has advocated for more information and education on BDSM/Fetish/Kink/Ethical Non-monogamy as well as education surrounding safer sex practices and options for condom-less sex/bareback communities. Romel has done work within and a part of the sex working communities. Romel is the owner of Romeo’s Sensation LLC, a group practice that serves Florida and Maryland aimed at bridging the gap between traditional therapy and sex therapy. Noting that sex (solo or partnered) plays a significant role in the day to day lives of all personas. At the present time, there is work being done to expand and explore culturally competent services within Latin America.