About Forward Progress Arts & Entertainment Center

---

Patsy is the Founder of Another Open Door Production Company and an Award-winning filmmaker. She also founded the InDept Arts & Film Festival of San Antonio. Patsy’s communication and networking skills and her influence in the Entertainment Industry will serve our young adults through her many community and professional partnerships. She is employed full-time by the Texas Workforce Commission. Ms. Whitfield is responsible for the organization's overall management, coordinating activities, networking with other organizations, and establishing collaborating partnerships. Patsy is also the Co-Founder of the SABIFF Awards Banquet, Never Met A Stranger.

Nevetta is currently furthering her education at the University of Phoenix while working full-time as a Therapeutic Director for St. Jude’s Children Ranch. Also, she works with various organizations and ministries throughout San Antonio, where she specializes in youth services and forging collaborative efforts with other ministries. Nevetta’s insight and wisdom allow her to encourage and guide the Arrows when needed.

Veronica M. Brooks, born in Albuquerque and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, now resides in San Antonio, Texas. She holds an A.A. in Political Science, a B.B.A., dual M.B.A. degrees in Management and Human Resource Management, and a Doctorate in Humanities and Social Science. Appointed to the Department of Defense in 2000, she has served globally, including as Supervisory Contracting Officer in Atsugi, Japan, and on critical CENTCOM contracts in Bahrain. Her career spans roles in acquisition, construction oversight, equal employment opportunity, and federal contracting, earning her Level III DAWIA certification and six Special Act Awards.

Veronica is a member of multiple professional organizations, including NCMA and AAFEA, and is a volunteer mentor for women and families. She has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, National Association of Professional Women, and received the Presidential/Congressional Recognition Award.

A motivational speaker since 1997, she has shared stages with Les Brown and appeared before audiences of over 40,000. She is the bestselling author of Ninety Days to Start Gaining Wealth, Wealthy Life Skills, Motivational Therapy, and The Warrior Within. Veronica is also Founder and CEO of Wealth Palace Magazine, dedicated to empowering people worldwide.

Johnnie brings a wealth of legal experience and a deep connection to San Antonio, his forever home. Currently, he serves as a Board Member and General Counsel for Vision Guide Dogs, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to training and placing guide dogs for the vision impaired.

Johnnie's extensive legal career includes roles such as General Counsel and Chief of Compliance at Medical Practice Solutions LLC, and past positions at Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc., and Wolpoff & Abramson, LLP. He also runs his own law firm specializing in business law, debt collections, personal injury, and wrongful termination.

A proud alumnus of South Texas College of Law, Johnnie has been admitted to the Texas Bar and U.S. District Courts. His background also includes significant military service, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

Johnnie is passionate about giving back to the San Antonio community and improving the lives of those in need.