Executive Committee |
Alicia Peoples
Board Position: President
AFP Member Since: 2016
Company / Position: Forest Forward / Chief Development Officer
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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Manuel Mesa
Board Position: President-Elect
AFP Member Since: 2019
Company / Position: The NonProfit Group / 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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Emily Kettlewell
Board Position: Immediate Past President
AFP Member Since: 2015
Company / Position: SPARK! / Development Manager
What I Love About AFP: AFP provides tons of opportunities for me to learn and grow in my career, and is a great way to get to know other like-minded professionals dedicated to non-profit work.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Danielle Davila
Board Position: VP Professional Advancement
AFP Member Since: 2021
Company / Position: Evergreen Life Services / Director of Donor Relations
What I Love About AFP: I love that AFP is a group of passionate and professional fundraisers who are genuinely there to support one another if you are in need. Professional development, networking, and growth are vital within a philanthropy career and AFP does a great job at providing these opportunities while also encouraging you as an individual.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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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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Hannah Garcia
Board Position: VP External Affairs & NPD Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2013
Company / Position: Sammons Center For the Arts / Director of Development
What I Love About AFP: Great fundraisers build a healthier community. Being a member of AFP connects me with other fundraising professionals so we can learn, grow, and commiserate with one another. Together, we hone our skills, strengthen our organizations, and positively impact our community in immeasurable ways.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Evan White
Board Position: VP Membership
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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Teressa Jimenez
Board Position: Secretary
AFP Member Since: 2016
Company / Position: Boy Scouts of America / Philanthropic Advisor
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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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Directors |
Elizabeth Adams
Board Position: Program Chair
AFP Member Since: 2020
Company / Position: Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum / Director of Corporate Partnerships
What I Love About AFP: AFP continues to be an incredible resource to expand my fundraising skills and provides a meaningful way to connect and learn with industry peers.
Pronouns: she / her / ella
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Darryl Atwaters
Board Position: IDEA 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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Rebecca Gregory Segovia
Board Position: AFP Now Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2010
Company / Position: Classy / Head of Marketing
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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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Christine Heskes
Board Position: Scholarships Chair
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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Tiffany Jackson
Board Position: Collegiate Chapter Liaison Chair
AFP Member Since: 2022
Company / Position: FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy / Executive Director
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Diana Marquis, CFRE
Board Position: Executive Conversations 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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Claire Mock
Board Position: NPD Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2022
Company / Position: Humane Society of North Texas / Development Director
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Christina Moore-Salinas
Board Position: APF Now! Chair
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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Clint Riley
Board Position: Mentor / Mentee Program CO-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2012
Company / Position: M. Gale & Associates / Campaign DirectorX
What I Love About AFP: I enjoy being part of an association that values professionalism, expertise, and education, and continues to train and mentor fundraisers. Over the years I've met many members who are smart, fun people I can rely on for support and who I learn from during every interaction.
Pronouns: he / him / his
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Michael Schwerin, CFRE
Board Position: DFW Philanthropy Conference Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2018
Company / Position: Community Lifeline Center / Executive Director
What I Love About AFP: AFP is a great opportunity to expand my professional knowledge and get help/advice from other fundraising professionals throughout the region. As a seasoned professional, I am excited to help give back to a profession that has blessed me over the past many years!
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Ashanti E. Williams
Board Position: Mentor / Mentee Program Co-Chair
AFP Member Since: 2021
Company / Position: M. Gale & Associates / Campaign Associate
What I Love About AFP: AFP helps me prioritize my professional development. There are so many wonderful opportunities, at the local and global chapter levels, that allow me to take my skills to the next level and help positively shape the future of nonprofits in our community.
Pronouns: she / her / hers
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Jamie Winholtz, CFRE
Board Position: Emerging Leaders Chair
AFP Member Since: 2014
Company / Position: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas / Senior Director Leadership Giving
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