David Brinkman, M.B.A., Chief Executive Officer & President, joined DAP Health in 2006. David has led the organization through a period of unprecedented expansion, increasing the number of people served, diversity and volume of services, number of volunteers and donors, and size of the budget by 500%. Under his leadership, DAP Health established a dental clinic, a permanent supportive housing community, 3 primary care clinics, a wellness center, a behavioral health clinic, a department of Community Health, and a vocational program as well as achieved Federally Qualified Health Center status.

During his tenure, DAP Health was named one of the “Top 20 HIV/AIDS Charities” by About.com, for the high percentage of funding spent on programs vs. overhead, fundraising efforts (raising $100 for every $15 spent), and financial transparency. In addition, Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, awarded DAP Health “four-star status” for 10 consecutive years. This is an achievement reached by only 5% of all nonprofits they rank.

Mr. Brinkman has served the not-for-profit community for over 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College and a Master of Business Administration degree, with an emphasis in Ethical Business Management, from Pepperdine University. He is also a Specialist in Planned Giving certified by the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies.

He was twice invited by the White House Office on AIDS to present on the work of DAP Health and the success of Get Tested Coachella Valley. Mr. Brinkman services on the Board of Directors of UCR School of Medicine, National AIDS Housing Coalition and is a mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He also is a prominent voice for community-based organizations, the local LGBTQ community, and a leading advocate at State and Federal levels.

A native of Palm Springs, Sheri Saenz joined Desert AIDS Project in 1998, in the early years of HIV. “I came to Desert AIDS Project at a time when there was a lot of loss. I saw how people with HIV were treated; what they had to endure, and I wanted to help our community.”

Sheri received her BA in Business Administration from CSUSB. With over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Business Administration, Sheri has worked with our leadership team to help expand the organization. As Chief People & Places Officer, Sheri’s responsibilities include strategic planning for human resources, space planning, staffing, talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, leadership development and training, and participates in organization risk management. It is so rewarding to work for a nonprofit supporting our valley and serving our community.

Zayda Welden started her career at DAP Health as a Case Manager 21 years ago. She is a native of Quito-Ecuador where she completed her studies in Clinical Psychology at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. She’s also bilingual (Spanish) and multicultural, an asset at DAP Health. Zayda has had the opportunity of seeing the face of HIV and AIDS change significantly during the last 25 years through her direct work with people living with HIV and AIDS.

Steven Henke is an accomplished Marketing, PR, and Business Development professional with a consistent record of developing innovative strategies that exceed expectations. As the Chief of Brand Marketing at DAP Health in Palm Springs, CA, Steven has been instrumental in leading the organization's brand evolution, positioning it as a premier healthcare provider in Southern California. With a focus on marketing strategy, brand engagement, and public relations, he has built an internal team functioning as an in-house ad agency, ensuring consistent and engaging brand messaging.​

Steven's passion for storytelling extends beyond his work at DAP Health. He is a regular contributor for NBC Palm Springs, sharing the innovative stories of DAP Health and Revivals Stores. Additionally, Steven produces segments about Revivals for local chat shows and an annual television special about DAP Health's Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala.​

A driving force behind Revivals Stores' award-winning success, Steven created the brand Mode Furniture, enabling the thrift store to market its brand-new furniture, home decor, lighting, rugs, and art effectively, earning them the distinction of being voted the community's best furniture store multiple times. He also launched DAP Health Magazine, a publication connecting the community to DAP Health's commitment to Health Equity, featuring patient success stories and profiles of employees while highlighting Revivals' contributions.​

Steven's dedication to his craft and commitment to making a positive impact in the community have garnered him recognition and respect among peers and partners alike. As a spokesperson for Revivals and DAP Health, he continues to drive meaningful connections between organizations and the community they serve.

Contact Steven Henke at 760-656-8401 or [email protected].