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

  • 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

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Rhiannon Bolen

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Eric Bright

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • JR Hernandez

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Robbie Kruithoff

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Steve Lopez

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Christi Meril

    BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Jennifer Miller

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Jainy Selvakumar

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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.

2023/2024 young professionals