Mrs. Brierley is a community volunteer with numerous commitments to the Dallas arts scene. She serves as a life member of the board of trustees and as secretary of the executive committee of the Dallas Theater Center and has served as past chair of DTC’s Center Stage gala, 50 Anniversary celebration, and as past guild president (2 terms). Mrs. Brierley is a member of the board of Governors of T.A.C.A., serves on the executive committees of the Dallas Opera as secretary and the Dallas Zoological Society.

Mrs. Brierley previously served on the boards of Dallas Heritage Village, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Dallas Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Regis College board of trustees. She is a member of the Charter 100, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, Women’s board of the Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Museum of Art League, A.W.A.R.E., Dallas Theater Center Guild, and as vice president of development of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Dallas Chapter executive committee.

Mrs. Brierley earned an A.B. degree in English with a minor in music from Regis College. After receiving her degree, Diane worked in the travel arena and became a senior travel consultant for one of the country’s largest agencies. After marriage, Diane moved to Dallas in 1985, and helped establish Brierley & Partners, serving as Director of Human Resources until 1990.