The Board of TRUSTEES for DIFFA Dallas are an eclectic mix of hardworking Dallasites who produce DIFFA events, raise funds, and bring new ideas and partnerships on behalf of our many beneficiaries.
Board of TRUSTEES
Executive Committee
Michael Buss
Board Chair
Rick Castillo
Vice Chair, Development
Darrell Thomas
Vice Chair, Operations
Payton Martin
Vice Chair, PR & Communications
Ken Weber
Vice Chair, Brand & Marketing
Catherine Gibson Luba
Secretary
Tim Garippa
House of DIFFA Co-Chair
Jacob Samson
House of DIFFA Co-Chair
Board of trustees
Rhiannon Bolen
Eric Bright
JR Hernandez
Robbie Kruithoff
Steve Lopez
Christi Meril
Jennifer Miller
Jainy Selvakumar
CHAPTER MANAGER
Roger Calderon
Meet the Board
Each year the DIFFA Dallas Board of Trustees appoints a select group of individuals that make up the DIFFA Dallas Style Council. The council is made up of a diverse group of local leaders that deserve recognition. Style Council Ambassadors are honored guests at DIFFA Dallas’ exciting season of social events and benefits.
Style Council Ambassadors also play a key role in the organization’s efforts to raise the critical funds needed to support our grant philosophy of closing the gap left by insufficient and declining government funding. Our Style Council helps us make a direct and impactful contribution to the many deserving AIDS Service organizations(ASO)in North Texas.
2023/2024 Style Council Ambassadors
The DIFFA Young Professionals Program has been a vibrant collective of volunteers aged 21 - 40. Comprising influential individuals from diverse professional backgrounds within the community, this group has significantly bolstered the initiatives of DIFFA Dallas and local HIV/AIDS service organizations, while also fostering social networking and professional development opportunities for its members.
As we continuously strive to enhance and revitalize our efforts, the DIFFA Young Professionals Program is taking a thoughtful pause this season. This hiatus is dedicated to reimagining and reinvigorating the program, with a renewed focus on engaging, empowering, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
We are excited to unveil a fresh, dynamic program in 2024, specifically tailored to the aspirations and talents of young professionals. Stay tuned for this exciting new chapter in the DIFFA Dallas journey, where passion meets purpose.