Veleta is the President of the Dwayne P. Wiggins Foundation. With more than two decades of experience in the non-profit sector leading finance, operations, governance, and strategic growth for mission-driven organizations, she brings a disciplined, results-oriented approach to stewarding the Foundation’s resources while advancing its commitment to music education, mentorship, and community impact.

Throughout her career, Veleta has served in executive roles where she built and scaled organizational infrastructure, financial audits and regulatory compliance;, developed long-term investment and cash-flow strategies;, and partnered closely with boards and executive leadership to ensure sustainability and accountability.

Veleta’s leadership is grounded in both professional expertise and personal connection to the Foundation’s mission. Alongside her grandmother, she was raised by her uncle, Dwayne Wiggins, which put her in the position to witness firsthand how access to mentorship, education, and creative opportunity can change lives. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, Veleta worked alongside Dwayne managing West Wind Artists, his touring and artist development company, where she gained practical experience supporting artists and managing complex operations.

As President, Veleta ensures the Foundation operates with strong governance, financial transparency, and measurable impact—providing donors and partners with confidence that their investments are stewarded responsibly and leveraged to work toward mission-aligned outcomes. Her leadership reflects a commitment to honoring Dwayne’s legacy while building a sustainable foundation that creates lasting opportunity and far-reaching impact for generations to come.

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