Team
By far the best team to improve your business performance!
Grace Dearing
Director of Events & Production
Skilled at producing impactful events that help inspire all who are involved, Grace manages her teams in a way that empowers them to make bold moves. She implements her detail-oriented skills and positive attitude in her day-to-day tasks. When time allows, she enjoys going on leisurely hikes, re-watching Friends, and eating good food with good people.
Antonio Herrera-Vaillant
Director of Content & Post-Production
Antonio lives by Hervé Schneid‘s words, "I didn’t choose editing, editing chose me." Antonio’s journey began after graduating from engineering school when he was forced to discover the "invisible art" of editing while making video essays. As his passion for film intensified, he decided to pursue an education in his new interests. Antonio now has a Masters of Fine Arts from the New York Film Academy. Over time, he has developed a greater perspective on the editing process, helping him realize that the keys to a successful project are collaboration and a truly diverse and overarching understanding of the project background.
Jermaine "Jay" Smith Sr.
Director of Digital
Jay loves to bring his problem-solving and analytical skills to anything he works on, and is always looking for ways to make processes more efficient. He excels at keeping things organized and, even as a natural introvert, works hard to maintain good communication and interpersonal skills. When he’s not saving the world from an invisible zombie apocalypse with his very imaginative 4-year-old son, you’ll likely find him working out or munching on colby jack cheese cubes.
Broderick "Broddy" Johnson
Director of Technology & Innovation
“Thinking outside of the box” has always been Broddy’s credo. He is passionate about storytelling through the arts and has provided audiences with must-see interactive programmatic experiences both in-person and online. In recent years, Broderick has curated a number of social justice programs that have been featured at SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. He has a strong background in digital content management, audio and video licensing, brand marketing, and event production. Broderick is a proud graduate of the NYU Stern School of Business, where he earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in Leadership and Change Management. He is fascinated by the new digital age transformation, but more importantly, he wants to ensure that technological advancements support and follow social and cultural change. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and practicing self-care.
BA Snyder
Lead Executive Officer
BA Snyder is the founder and LEO of Veritas Group, a communications and production firm reimagining how the public communicates. From an early age, BA set new standards in the industry by using The Veritas Way; a process and approach focused on evolving content and concepts built on sustainable growth and responsible engagement. BA was recognized as the 2013 Central Texas Woman of Influence and Rising Star by the Business Journal, a two-time Forbes 30 under 30 nominee, Austin 40 under 40 finalist, and Austin American Statesman Social Media Influencer.
Abby Schlenk
Experience Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Abby’s focus on precision serves her well in her role as an administrator, manager, and writer. She enjoys putting her organizational skills to work in creating, developing, and maintaining internal processes for her team. In her free time, you’ll probably find her surfing somewhere along the San Diego coastline or abroad.
Naomi Lee
PR Manager
Naomi is a writer who likes working in social media. She graduated from Whitman College with a major in English and minor in Sociology. She is passionate about storytelling as a means to build empathy. In her free time she enjoys reading, researching skincare and learning about social justice.
Amanda Li
PR Representative
A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Eswatini, Amanda has a passion for community building and communicating. She received her undergraduate degree from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, where she developed her love of writing and traveling. With experience in the public sector, Amanda thrives on collaborative and diverse teams, especially ones that work to generate compelling media outreach. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and baking.
Jacky Portillo
Assistant PR Representative
Jacky is a proud Texas A&M University graduate with a degree in Communications, Events, and Tourism Management. Given her customer service savvy and bilingual skills, Jacky is an expert at maintaining relationships in any environment. Her background in planning events lends her a firsthand understanding of the importance of using both attention-to-detail and organizational skills in accomplishing any task ahead of her. In her free time, she loves going on scenic drives with friends and discovering new artists. She hopes to travel the world soon!
Gabriela Fernandez
Assistant PR Representative
Gabriela is a recent graduate from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and National Security Studies. Currently, Gabriela is attending Wheaton College for Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership as she works towards her goal of expanding her skills and knowledge for the purpose of helping vulnerable communities. In her work with Veritas Group, Gabriela enjoys utilizing and growing her marketing and public relations skills, as well as building new relationships with clients and audiences alike to increase awareness for national and international causes. Gabriela likes to spend her free time reading, walking her dogs, and weightlifting.