Meet the Founders
& the Board

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tammy Adler Foeller is a founder and board member of OpenDoor Women's Recovery Alliance. Tammy is a graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in Education and Dental Hygiene. She has been employed with Jerman Family Dentistry for 20 plus years. Tammy has earned her Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) License, is the Executive Director and one of the founding members of OpenDoor. She is actively involved leading high school students in faith formation, serves on the Pastoral Parish Council Board at the Church of the Resurrection and, together with her husband, mentors couples preparing for marriage. Additionally, Tammy serves as the Parish Organizer for the annual Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference and facilitates numerous Bible Study and Faith Enrichment programs for adults. She has been happily married for 20 years and her blended family includes four married children and eight grandchildren. It is with her grandchildren she finds endless joy. ​Tammy’s passion and commitment to OpenDoor-Columbus stems from her daughter’s struggle with addiction. Reluctantly, she accepted the lack of support and help in Columbus, and she sent her daughter out of State for treatment. It is through OpenDoor she envisions more services, hope, help and healing in Columbus.

FOUNDER Leslie Kristoff is a founder of OpenDoor Women's Recovery Alliance. Leslie is the most experienced and longest tenured Executive Recruiter at one of the top 3 contingent healthcare recruiting firms in the country. Leslie’s success has been unparalleled in Executive Staffing Solutions’ history. Rising from Executive Recruiter in 2006 to one of only two Executive Vice Presidents of Recruiting at ESS, Leslie has been the Recruiter of the Year at ESS the 7 of the last 9 years and has also been named the Recruiter of the Quarter 20 times in the last 10 years. She is counted on by her clients to deliver well qualified and completely vetted candidates and to do so in a timely manner. Her clients describe her as “easy to deal with” and “completely transparent” and someone they can count to tell them the truth about candidates and the marketplace, even when that information is difficult to deliver. She will never trade a client relationship for a placement. It is that philosophy that has garnered her such Client loyalty and keeps Leslie’s services in high demand. Leslie was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Bishop Watterson and The Ohio State University. Leslie also enjoys volunteering at the food bank monthly and delivering Meals on Wheels. Leslie is also a Co-Founder of OpenDoor because of her personal family story.

FOUNDER Rachel Muha is a founder of OpenDoor Women's Recovery Alliance. Rachel was born and raised in Seven Hills, Ohio but has lived in Westerville for 40 years. She attended Byzantine Catholic High School and Ohio State University. Rachel has a degree from Catholic Distance University. Rachel was President of Greater Columbus Right to Life and Editor of Ohio Right to Life Newsletter. She was the director of the Gifted and Talented Program at St. Paul Elementary School. Rachel helped found Catholica, a Catholic bookstore. She also co-directed a multi-family home school in the mid-late 1990s. In 1999 Rachel, her son Chris and other family members started The Brian Muha Memorial Foundation and serves on its board. In 2005 Rachel, Chris and others started The Run The Race Club, an inner city outreach for children/families to help them overcome the obstacles and struggles in their lives and become the people God intended them to be. Rachel serves on the RTR Board. Rachel’s son Chris is married to Jean. They have two sons, Lucas and Leo who are Rachel’s joy. Rachel is happy to serve on the OpenDoor Board because she sees the ravages of drugs on inner city parents and the consequences the children suffer because of them.

PRESIDENT Adina Kruppa brings more than 18 years of leadership experience in program management, regulatory compliance, and organizational development to her role as President of the Board for OpenDoorWomen’s Recovery Alliance. A strategic thinker with a deeply compassionate approach, Adina’s work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection, dignity, and community support. In 2023, Adina transitioned into the mental health and addiction recovery field, co-founding One More Light Wellness, LLC with her husband Andrew. This shift marked a purposeful alignment of her professional expertise with her personal calling to support individuals and families navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. Adina’s own lived experiences, processing trauma and caring for loved ones in both active addiction and recovery, inform her leadership with empathy, authenticity, and a clear understanding of the balance between support and healthy boundaries. These insights fuel her unwavering dedication to OpenDoor’s vision: creating pathways for women to heal, rebuild, and thrive within a compassionate, connected community. Her involvement with OpenDoor began in 2025 through hosting a Table session at One More Light Wellness. That partnership expanded into strategic planning, relationship-building, and community engagement efforts to strengthen the organization’s footprint. Through these experiences, Adina witnessed the transformative impact of the Open Table model and the remarkable commitment of OpenDoor’s volunteers and leadership. As Board President, Adina is committed to advancing organizational sustainability, fostering meaningful community partnerships, and championing the volunteers whose relational support makes the program possible. She is honored to help lead OpenDoor into its next chapter of growth, impact, and hope for women in recovery.

BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER Jonathan Espenes brings a strong background in finance, accounting, and operational leadership, with experience supporting multi-state organizations and complex business structures. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for Dunkin’s Diamonds & Gold Real Estate Inc., where he oversees financial strategy, real estate investments, and long-term operational planning. Earlier in his career, Jonathan served as Controller for a multi-state manufacturing and construction company, where he managed financial reporting for board-level review, led budgeting and forecasting initiatives, and oversaw accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and contract billing. He played a key role in implementing ERP systems, transitioning organizations to cloud-based platforms, and improving cash flow through stronger financial controls and process efficiencies. Jonathan has worked closely with executive leadership and boards of directors throughout his career, developing a strong foundation in financial stewardship, governance, and strategic planning. He is passionate about using those skills to support organizations that create stability and opportunity for individuals and families. He believes deeply in the power of community, mentorship, and second chances, and is honored to support OpenDoor Women’s Recovery Alliance in its mission to empower women as they rebuild their lives. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family and supporting initiatives that positively impact the next generation.

BOARD MEMBER Shanda McJunkins - We are thrilled to welcome Shanda to our board. With an impressive career that spans impactful roles at T. Marzetti Company, Alvis, Inc., Community Housing Network, and Cardinal Health, Inc., Shanda has consistently demonstrated her ability to deliver innovative solutions, earning several accolades along the way. Currently, she serves as the Director of Shared Services at Lifetime Quality Roofing, where she continues to lead with excellence and strategic vision. Shanda is a dynamic professional with 15+ years of financial management experience, optimizing accounting processes and practices with administration, execution, analysis and leadership across commercial, corporate, community, and business environments. She demonstrates an ability to manage multiple activities and tasks, initiate partnerships, develop collaborative working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, maintain confidential and sensitive information, identify value-added goals, meet deadlines and complete objectives while applying technical and analytical thinking. She's passionate, organized and an articulate self-starter focused on strategic outcomes, facilitating cross-functional teams and driving change from conception to successful completion.

BOARD MEMBER Sheila Howell brings her expertise in marketing and her passion for making a difference to the board of OpenDoor Women’s Recovery Alliance. A proud Central Ohio resident, Sheila has deep ties to the community and a heartfelt commitment to supporting women as they navigate life after incarceration or recovery. She recognizes that this critical time requires unwavering support to ensure lasting success, whether it’s helping mothers create stable and healthy lives for their children or empowering women to rebuild their futures with confidence and hope. With a strong foundation in marketing, Sheila uses her skills to help OpenDoor Women’s Recovery Alliance amplify its mission and expand its reach. Her experience as a real estate professional further enriches her ability to foster connections and create opportunities for growth within Central Ohio. Together, these strengths culminate in her dedication to supporting causes that make a meaningful impact, helping women and their families build brighter futures. For Sheila, this work isn’t just a cause—it’s a calling to uplift and empower women as they embrace new opportunities and rebuild their lives.

BOARD MEMBER Laing Akers is a partner in the Columbus, Ohio office at the full service law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Ms. Akers' two and a half decades of experience closing complex commercial transactions on behalf of lenders, borrowers, syndicators, investors and developers gives her a unique ability to consider the various aspects of the negotiation process. Ms. Akers is experienced in affordable housing and community development matters involving low-income housing tax credits, new markets tax credits and historic rehabilitation tax credits and participates in transactions across the country with various developers and state and federal agencies. She has also counseled syndicators, investors and lenders in connection with direct and indirect equity investments in and lending to affordable housing and community development projects In addition, Ms. Akers represents companies in virtually all stages of development and evolution including formation, capitalization planning, corporate governance and capital and debt financing. She advises financial institutions in connection with documenting and negotiating various commercial financing facilities. Ms. Akers graduated summa cum laude from Wittenberg University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Psychology and French, and graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School. Ms. Akers has served as a director on a number of non-profit boards, including the Hilliard Education Foundation, the Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing Network and Gahanna Residents in Need.

SECRETARY Dana Matchem is a dedicated board member of OpenDoor Women's Recovery Alliance, and is deeply committed to supporting women through their recovery journey. Her experience as a table volunteer for two tables has allowed Dana to connect with and understand the unique challenges faced by women in recovery. Empathy and compassion are at the core of her approach, and she strives to foster strong, supportive relationships within the community. Dana enjoys ideating and brainstorming innovative approaches to help women transition to a drug-free life, always seeking new ways to provide effective support. In her leadership role, Dana provides guidance and support to both the organization and the women we serve. She is passionate about advocating for and addressing issues related to substance use disorder and recovery, driven by her personal experiences and firsthand understanding of its impact. Dana is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of these women, and is inspired every day by their resilience and strength.

BOARD MEMBER Maureen Rolfe brings more than 35 years of experience in behavioral health to OpenDoor Women’s Recovery Alliance. She holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), with extensive experience serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Throughout her career at OhioHealth and the Veterans Administration hospitals, Maureen worked within nonprofi t hospital systems supporting individuals navigating complex dual diagnoses. Her clinical expertise was grounded not only in evidence-based practice, but in relationship-centered care — walking alongside individuals with steadiness, dignity, and compassion during some of their most vulnerable seasons. At OpenDoor, Maureen’s experience aligns deeply with our relational model of support. She understands that lasting recovery is strengthened through consistent connection, community, and accountability. Her background in integrated behavioral health brings valuable insight into the systemic barriers women face as they leave incarceration, traffi cking, and addiction, and her presence reinforces our commitment to holistic, wraparound care. Maureen’s wisdom, humility, and unwavering belief in people’s capacity for growth make her a meaningful part of the OpenDoor community

BOARD MEMBER Terise Ryan is a member of the board of OpenDoor Women’s Recovery Alliance. To OpenDoor, she brings years of experience in communications, grant writing, and public relations, along with a deep sensitivity to the challenges of substance use disorder and the lifelong journey of recovery. She is inspired by OpenDoor’s mission of offering hope, help, and healing to women rebuilding their lives and by the organization’s commitment to walking alongside each woman with compassion, dignity, and steadfast support. OpenDoor emphasizes transformational relationships, mentorship, and community as women move toward a healthy, drug-free life. With a 25-year career in media and public relations, Terise is known for combining strategic insight with creative thinking to connect people, shape meaningful messages, and develop communications that have lasting impact. Her professional background reflects a strong ability to help organizations communicate clearly, build trust, and strengthen relationships, skills that align well with OpenDoor’s community-centered, transformational approach. Terise holds a degree in English with a minor in business from Villanova University, as well as a law degree from Capital University Law School, where she served as a published notes editor on the Capital University Law Review. She works in New Albany, Ohio, collaborating on transformational public relations and business development initiatives across a variety of industries. She is widely recognized for her public relations strategies for global companies in the satellite, water, and technology sectors. She also devotes part of her professional time to Mind Body Align, a central Ohio company that supports families through engaging, story-based educational tools that help children build focus, resilience, and important life skills. In addition, Terise brings an intimate knowledge of workplace safety and workers’ compensation communications through her experience as a hearing officer with the Industrial Commission of Ohio. In her personal life, Terise enjoys writing, yoga, travel, and time with friends and family. She is married and has three vibrant children. She is honored to support OpenDoor’s work strengthening women, restoring hope, and helping build healthier futures for families and the community.

BOARD MEMBER Kim Stitzinger brings over three decades of legal and leadership experience to the board. A seasoned litigator with 30 years of courtroom practice in West Virginia, she served as the state’s first domestic violence prosecutor, shaping policy and protecting victims in Kanawha County. Kim spent 17 years representing the West Virginia Medicaid program, navigating complex healthcare regulation and litigation, and she also litigated consumer protection issues, including the landmark Countrywide matter. Beyond the courtroom, Kim has dedicated herself to community and youth development. She served as a Girl Scout leader, math team coach, and soccer coach while raising her daughter and son. She continues that commitment as a volunteer math tutor at Freedom Ala Carte, helping survivors of sex trafficking earn their GEDs. In 2026, Kim chaired the inaugural OpenDoor Derby Gala, driving critical support for the organization’s mission. She is also President of Stitzinger Healthcare Solutions, LLC, advising on healthcare compliance and strategy. A graduate of North Carolina State University and West Virginia University College of Law, Kim retired to Columbus, Ohio, where she remains active in civic life. She is the proud mother of two adult children.