The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission was established on October 21, 1992, with a mandate to promote and protect the diversity of our community and to enforce human and civil rights, provide public education, and issue policy recommendations on civil and human rights. To further the objectives of its mandate, the commission will advise and make written recommendations to the mayor, city council, and city manager concerning the development and implementation of programs and practices that effectively advance the implementation of international human rights principles and standards close to home.

The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Pride Organizers in the United States. As a national voice for Pride organizers, USAP is focused on supporting and helping to build vibrant and strong U.S. Pride organizations through collaboration, providing access to resources, networking, helping to develop a national identity of Pride, and offer support and advocacy for its members.

The Advancement Collective is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that fuels collaboration of individuals, organizations, and businesses to advance the betterment of our community.The 501(c) (3) nonprofit public benefit organization is operated exclusively for educational, cultural and charitable purposes.

Responsible for working closely with the board and community stakeholders in guiding the organization in the fulfillment of its mission.The Greater Palm Springs Pride organization is a non-profit organization founded to promote the public education and public awareness of individual rights and civil liberties of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community and to promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the Greater Palm Springs LGBT community.

Responsible for working closely with the board and community stakeholders in guiding the organization in the fulfillment of its mission.The Greater Palm Springs Pride organization is a non-profit organization founded to promote the public education and public awareness of individual rights and civil liberties of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community and to promote the history, diversity and future prosperity of the Greater Palm Springs LGBT community.

Created management solutions for community enhancement programs, non-profit operations, and event production.Successfully transformed Bravo San Diego performing arts event to a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.Provided organizational management, oversaw board relations, sponsorship development, and event management.Provided customer acquisition and marketing support to Frontera Investment, a financial services brand servicing the alternative financial services market.Represented Eugene Quesada, prominent Latin American artist.Creative strategy helped ElderHelp of San Diego win a substantial pro-bono advertising contract to benefit LGBT older adults.

Frontera Investment provides financial services to the un-banked consumer utilizing advanced technology to offer competitive prices on a wide range of financial products and services.

The Board of Directors serves the Consolidated Association of Pride, Inc. (CAPI) is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation made up of LGBT Pride coordinators in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Utah and the country of Mexico. Encompassing a full range of membership, member committees range from some of the largest in the world (San Francisco and Christopher Street West), to some of the smallest, with midsize events well represented in the rank-and-file. CAPI is a very active association with a governing Board of five officers, providing a number of services to its members.

One (of two) Region Directors for region one at InterPride, the International Association of Pride Organizers. People who organize various events to promote the Human Rights of the LGBTI World Wide Community. Available to Pride/Event Organizers and/or groups who may need assistance with their event(s). Region 1 includes Mexico, United States (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah).

Visionary leader and strategist for one of the largest equal rights pride organizations in the United States. Managed overall direction for the organization with an emphasis on operations, marketing, finance, and fundraising. Developed new and diverse sources of revenue, raised the visibility of the organization, and served as a leader and advocate for the LGBT civil rights movement.Provided total direction and management for $1.5 million non-profit human rights organization generating $30-40 million annually in direct economic impact on the San Diego region.Managed all programs, grew revenue 190% over four years and exceeded annual plan goals from 2007 to 2010.Increased sponsorship revenue by 65% and initiated new fundraising campaigns.Lead capital project to purchase multi-tenant building to house the growing nonprofit organization and provide a sustainable center of strength in the community.Developed programming to increase LGBT youth and older adult participation and coalesced diverse factions of LGBT community to work together.Re-established organization's positive image in community.Produced the largest event in San Diego with over 200,000 participants and televised to 1 million households.Executed all event management elements for parade, two-day festival with multiple stages, 90 live bands and performers, 350 vendors, and 40,000 attendees.

When deHarte joined the publicly traded international warehouse club retailer, the company operated two locations in one country with sales of $48 million. During his tenure, he was responsible for creating and directing marketing programs for international expansion to 31 locations in 12 countries and two US territories with annual sales of $650 million. A senior executive reporting directly to the CEO, he also managed the company’s United States business units, which included a $90 million domestic travel business and a $7.5 million auto referral business.Directly responsible for growth in membership from 50,000 to 760,000: an industry record.Managed 60 marketing and affinity employees worldwide.Drove sales of $650 million coordinated all strategic marketing partners in Central America, Philippines, Guam, Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States.Created market entry and customer acquisition programs for the opening of 29 international locations resulting record breaking member sales.

Managed operations for the 4,000-member organization with an annual budget of $7 million produced INSIGHTS, the Chamber’s annual high profile $1.7 million international symposium.Increased operating revenue by 43%.Implemented an eight-quarter business plan resulting in a substantial increase in membership and revenue.Orchestrated a cultural shift to a team-based management structure increasing production and staff morale.Increased attendance for INSIGHTS Symposium from 2800 to 4800.Drove fundraising revenue for INSIGHTS from $258,000 to $649,000.Booked international leaders including Thatcher, Kissinger, Sadat, Rabin, Carter, Gorbachev, Powell as well as premier talents such as Lilly Tomlin, Maya Angelou, George H. Bush, Carl Sagen and Larry King.