Meet The Team

  • CEO, Matchmaker, and Head Coach

    Daphney is Fern Connections' CEO, in addition to being a Certified Matchmaker and Certified Date & Relationship Coach for the company. Daphney is enthusiastic about making non-traditional connections for individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. She founded Fern Connections in 2020 after noticing a lack of inclusivity within the world of Matchmaking services and has since been featured in the New York Times, Huff Post, and has received Brainz Magazine's CREA Global for her work as a Relationship Coach. Daphney is passionate about uplifting the voices of marginalized youth and supporting efforts to protect and serve the unhoused, queer youth community in DFW, and is the leader behind Fern Connections' philanthropic endeavors. Daphney currently resides in Texas with her partner and their dog Roman (keep an eye out for him in one of our Dating with Daphney videos! 🐶)

    Daphney Poyser | She/Her

    Fernconnections@fernconnections.com

  • Head of Advertising, Marketing and Social Media

    Maxwell is our Marketing & Social Media Manager here at Fern Connections. When she’s not managing tasks behind the scenes, Maxwell enjoys spending time with her two cat-kids, reading a good book, or enjoying the company of her loved ones.

    Maxwell Katelen | She/They

    Maxwellkatelen@fernconnections.com

  • Lead Event Coordinator & Date Specialist

    Ryah is our Date Coach & Specialist extraordinaire here at Fern Connections. She's the heart and soul behind our client engagement, date coaching, prep, planning, and event hosting. Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Ryah now proudly calls Atlanta, GA her home. With her vibrant personality and contagious laughter, Ryah brings a splash of color and creativity to everything she does. When she's not crafting the perfect date, you can find her soaking up the sun outdoors, grooving to music, savoring a tasty brew, diving into a good book, or cherishing moments with her loved ones.

    Ryah Wooten | She/Her

    Ryahwooten@fernconnections.com

    (404) 907-1003

  • Videographer & Social Media Coordinator

    JJ is the Videographer and Social Media Coordinator for Fern Connections. When he’s not working at Fern Connections, he does freelance photography and videography work; he also runs a YouTube channel.

    JJ Hernandez | He/Him

    Social@fernconnections.com

  • Head of B2B & B2C

    Gaila is the Head of B2B & B2C here at Fern Connections. During her spare time she loves cooking, listening to live music, and entertaining her family and friends with her beautiful singing voice.

    Gaila Fisher | She/Her

    Gailafisher@fernconnections.com