Meet Dafina Tucker

Dafina Tucker, a first-generation Coloradoan, was born and raised in Aurora, CO, as the youngest of three. She earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Wyoming, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art, specializing in Graphic Design. Dafina furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Marketing from Ashford University.

In 2020, she founded Dafina Tucker Art, which now includes Artful Affair, offering traveling paint parties and art classes in collaboration with various organizations. Her passion for community engagement inspired the launch of her 'Beyond the Art' program, which fosters creativity and connection through service.

Dafina is also a founding member of Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs (SPIN), where she served as co-lead from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she is an alumna of the Downtown Denver Partnership Leadership Program (Class of 2019) and the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado (Class of 2013).