OUR TEAM
The people who are the driving force behind DIFFA & its mission
The People Behind the Mission
DIFFA’s work is powered by a passionate group of staff and a dedicated Board of Trustees. We are a community of design industry leaders, non-profit professionals, and dedicated advocates united by a common goal: to harness the generosity and creativity of our industry to further our mission of providing support to those in dire need.
Meet the people who bring this mission to life every day.
The National Staff
The Driving Force of Our Daily Operations
Meet the dedicated team that manages DIFFA’s daily operations. From orchestrating our signature events like DIFFA BY DESIGN to overseeing our grant-making process and supporting our chapters, this team is the first point of contact for our partners, grantees, and the community we serve.
Dawn Roberson
Executive Director
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Steven Williams
Associate Director
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Missy Bolds
Finance Manager
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The Board of Trustees
Our Guiding Vision & Governance
We are guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees, a remarkable group of executives and visionaries from every sector of the design community. They provide essential strategic governance, industry ambassadorship, and philanthropic leadership to ensure DIFFA’s continued success and impact.
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Chair: Thomas Polucci
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Treasurer: Jennifer Schimmel
Koppenberg Management LLC
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Chair Emeritus: David Rockwell
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Chair Emeritus: Cindy Allen
Interior Design Magazine
Join These Leaders in Making a DIFFArence
Our team is strong, but our impact grows with every new partner, donor, and volunteer. Whether you are a corporation, a design professional, or a passionate individual, there is a place for you in our community.
You can participate too by donating now or join us at any one of our spectacular fundraising events.