About Dallas/Ft. Worth Steering Committee

The Dallas/Ft. Worth Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area. By taking part in community events, prides, town hall meetings and partnerships with other organizations, these volunteers are working hard to support HRC’s efforts in the movement for equal rights for LGBT people.  

And this struggle for equality needs your help!  

The group is structured into several committees focusing on vital areas of the work HRC does.  Fill out the Volunteer Form to learn more about how you can get involved.

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Dallas/Fort Worth Steering Committee

Michelle Luna, Co-Chair

Brian Browning, Co-Chair

Business Sub-Committee

Vanessa Benavides, Co-Chair *

Robb Puckett, Co-Chair *

Calendar  Sub-Committee

Deiadra Burns, Co-Chair

Alfred Martinez, Co-Chair

Diversity Sub-Committee

Fernie Sanchez, Co-Chair 

Community Events Sub-Committee

Dee Pennington, Co-Chair

John Harrington, Co-Chair

Federal Club Sub-Committee

Brian Irwin, Co-Chair

Wendy Ringe, Co-Chair

Major Donor Sub-Committee

Cathy Scalise

Anne Fay *

Rick Aishman

Jay Oppenheimer *

Membership & Volunteer Sub-Committee

Larry Borero, Co-Chair

Stephen Gilhooly, Co-Chair

Political Sub-Committee

Lorie Burch, Co-Chair

Ben Leal, Co-Chair 

Public Relations & Press Sub-Committee

Jeff Strater, Co-Chair

Religion and Faith Sub-Committee

Deneen Robinson, Co-Chair

Kaye Gooch, Co-Chair

Recorder

Jennifer LaChance

Web Content Manager

Samuel Sanchez

Area Rep

Deiadra Burns

Advisory Members

Stephanie Carreon

Steve Atkinson

 

* Anne Fay is Co-Chair of HRC's Foundation Board.
* Robb Puckett is Co-Chair of HRC's Business Council

* Vanesssa Benavides is a member of HRC's Business Council 

* Jay Oppenheimer is a member of HRC's Foundation Board 

National Board of Directors

Stephanie Carreon

Anne Fay

Stephen Gilhooly

National Board of Governors

Rick Aishman

Steve Atkinson

Brian Browning

Vanessa Benavides 

Deiadra Burns

Nancy Caldwell

John Cramer

Jim Harrison 

Dee Pennington

Wendy Ringe

Cathi Scalise

 

We hope to see you at one of our many upcoming local events!