Executive Committee |
Manuel Mesa
Board Position: President
AFP Member Since: 2019
Company / Position: The Philanthropy Blueprint / Principal
What I Love About AFP: I enjoy the opportunity to learn from the various speakers, workshops, and conferences.
Pronouns: he / him / his
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Evan White
Board Position: President-Elect
AFP Member Since: 2022
Company / Position: Austin Street Center / Director of Advancement Operations
What I Love About AFP: The opportunity to learn and grow as a fundraiser and to meet wonderfully talented professionals that share generously from their wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Alicia Peoples
Board Position: Immediate Past President
AFP Member Since: 2016
Company / Position: Peoples' Research and Writing
What I Love About AFP: I love that AFP is a professional lifeline. AFP is one of few places fundraisers with all levels of experience and industry focus can network, learn, and build career long relationships.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Tiffany Jackson
Board Position: Secretary
AFP Member Since: 2022
What I Love About AFP: Whether supporting emerging leaders, participating in engaging events, or contributing to initiatives that strengthen nonprofits, my involvement with AFP Dallas fuels my passion for giving back.
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Diane Blumin
Board Position: Treasurer
AFP Member Since: 2024
Company / Position: Grant Halliburton Foundation / Director of Finance and Operations
What I Love About AFP: I take great pleasure in being part of an organization where I have the opportunity to meet, learn from, and connect with colleagues within the communities we serve. Additionally, I value the chance to challenge myself professionally and deepen my expertise in fundraising.
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Paul Dunne, CFRE
Board Position: VP Administration & Governance
AFP Member Since: 2009
Company / Position: The NonProfit Group / Principal & Philanthropic Advisor
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Christine Heskes
Board Position: VP Membership
AFP Member Since: 2021
Company / Position: The Lamplighter School / Associate Director of Advancement
What I Love About AFP: I love being able to connect with colleagues from all walks of life and backgrounds! AFP is a wonderful community to discover new ideas and share best practices, all with the goal to make a difference in the communities that we serve.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Christina Moore-Salinas
Board Position: VP External Affairs
AFP Member Since: 1999
Company / Position: M. Gale & Associates / Consultant
What I Love About AFP: My AFP membership affords me opportunities to grow my fundraising knowledge and learn and network with my peers which better equips me to serve my organization and my community.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Michael Schwerin, CFRE
Board Position: VP Professional Advancement
AFP Member Since: 2018
Company / Position: The Salvation Army / County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising, Denton & Collin Counties
What I Love About AFP: Being a part of AFP is a great opportunity to expand my fundraising skills and get advice/help from other great fundraising professionals throughout the region. The network, skills, and training that I have gained since becoming a member have been a great asset to my organization and the community that I serve.
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Directors |
Darryl Atwaters
Board Position: Executive Conversations Chair
AFP Member Since: 2022
Company / Position: Young Life / Global Development Director
What I Love About AFP: I love the intentionality and development opportunities that AFP offers.
Pronouns: he / him
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Sarah Elliott, CFRE
Board Position: Scholarship Chair
AFP Member Since: 2013
Company / Position: Folds of Honor North Texas
What I Love About AFP: Continually learning about ethical fundraising and best practices while networking and making new friends.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Shelly Gammieri, CFRE
Board Position: Mentor / Mentee Program Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2021
Company / Position: AJC Dallas / Director of Development
What I Love About AFP: As a lifelong learner, I love professional development opportunities at AFP!
Pronouns: she / her
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Cameron Hernholm, CFRE
Board Position: CFRE Refresher Course Chair
AFP Member Since: 2004
Company / Position: Nexus Recovery Center / Chief Philanthropy Officer
What I Love About AFP: The professional connections and continuing education opportunities!
Pronouns: she / her
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Diana Marquis, CFRE
Board Position: Program Chair
AFP Member Since: 1999
Company / Position: DMGroupConsulting / Consultant
What I Love About AFP: I love the long-lasting friendships I have made. I appreciate the opportunities I've had to lead the chapter and to support its leadership. I love being part of a profession that truly makes a difference by doing the hard work of raising money to raise up our neighbors in need, to create space for others to be creative, and match the passion of donors with the vision of nonprofit leaders.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Mandy O'Neill
Board Position: National Philanthropy Day Chair
AFP Member Since: 2020
Company / Position: National Breast Cancer Foundation
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Kimberly Patterson
Board Position: Be the Cause Chair
AFP Member Since: 2003
Company / Position: White Rock Center of Hope / Sr. Director of Development and Communications
What I Love About AFP: My favorite thing about AFP is the fellowship. I have participated in our Chapter's activities for decades, now. Chapter programs helped hone my craft, and I've made some incredible friends.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Jennifer Perez
Board Position: IDEA Chair
AFP Member Since: 2024
Company / Position: AT&T Performing Arts Center / Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
What I Love About AFP: I love being part of AFP because it connects me with a group of fundraising professionals who truly understand the challenges and joys of this work. It's inspiring to share ideas, learn from others, and collaborate to make a real difference in our communities.
Pronouns: she / her / hers / ella
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Alyssa Talley
Board Position: Communications Chair
AFP Member Since: 2007
Company / Position: Parkinson's Foundation / Advancement Director
What I Love About AFP: AFP offers the philanthropic community endless opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Whether one is interested in professional development, emerging trends, or best practices, AFP has a resource to lean on.
Pronouns: she / her
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Nikki West
Board Position: Mentor / Mentee Program Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2016
Company / Position: The Water Project / Major Gift Officer
What I Love About AFP: I love being an AFP member because it connects me with a community of passionate professionals, provides invaluable resources and development opportunities, and empowers me to make a greater impact through fundraising.
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Jamie Winholtz, CFRE
Board Position: Emerging Leaders Chair
AFP Member Since: 2014
Company / Position: National Park Foundation / Individual Giving Officer - Southwest Region
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