SWOP was founded in October 2003 under the direction of Robyn Few, who had recently been arrested and convicted by the federal government. SWOP-USA was originally modeled on, and named after SWOP NSW (a group in Australia).

Perfiles de algunas/os de nuestros miembros:

• Founder - Robyn Few
• Scarlot Harlot
• Margo St. James
• Veronica Monet
• Catherine La Croix
• Lady Aster
• Michael Foley
• Avaren Ipsen
• Starchild
• Kat Walker
• Lois Rowan
• Ginger Virago
• Shelby Aesthetic
• Gus Schleis
• Salina Brilla
• Dr. Rita N. Brock