Byron Beck is a well-known journalist, commentator, radio host, and television personality based in Oregon. With extensive connections across multiple communities, Beck is known for his ability to connect with and bridge different groups of people, including entertainers, entrepreneurs, media executives, and civil rights groups. He is a widely respected contributor to Willamette Week and has written for many publications, including Portland Monthly, The Oregonian, and Out Hawaii. Beck is a social media influencer, blogger, and regular guest on KPTV and radio networks, including KINK, KPAM, and KXL. He has won multiple awards from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies and the Society for Professional Journalism for his exceptional work as a journalist. Beck is also dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations such as the Sexual Minority & Gender Youth Resource Center, Pacific NW Hospice Foundation, Pixie Project, Dove Lewis Animal Hospital, and Basic Rights Oregon.