
WHO WE ARE

THE VISION
Using the restoration and expansion of the Forest Theater, Forest Forward works to ignite a just, healthy and thriving South Dallas.
Our sights are set on the future.
The revitalized Forest Theater will focus on respecting, uplifting, and cultivating the Black community through collaboration. South Dallas residents will get to utilize the theater as a multi-purpose destination hub that sits at the heart of South Dallas as a hub for creativity, business, and entertainment.
LEADERSHIP
Our leaders are agents of change that share a commitment to break the cycle of generational poverty and racism rooted in the South Dallas community by providing necessary tools and educational resources to help the community thrive.

Alicia Peoples, J.D
Chief Development Officer

Dr. Christopher J. Dowdy
V.P. of Strategy

Ashley Wilson
Director of Strategic Parterships

LaSheryl Walker
Director of Community Engagement

Cecilyn Bryan
Director of Operations
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Newly formed, Forest Forward has attracted a board comprised of change agents that share a commitment and experiences that will contribute to bringing healthy neighborhood revitalization to the South Dallas community.

Larry James

Matrice Ellis-Kirk

JON HALBERT

LINDA HALBERT

GILBERT GERST

MATTHEW RUFFNER

FROSWA’ BOOKER-DREW

DIANE RAGSDALE
