OHIO RECOVERY HOUSING STAFF
Danielle GrayÂ
Executive Director
Danielle Gray became the Executive Director of Ohio Recovery Housing in 2017. As Executive Director, Danielle Gray is responsible for leading the organizations efforts to increase access to quality recovery housing in Ohio. Danielle received her Master’s in Public Health from The Ohio State University in 2009 and is certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Prior to joining ORH, Danielle held a variety of roles in non-profit organizations and state government, focusing on program development, public policy and operations.
Kelly Manns
Director of Quality
Kelly Manns has worked in the social services field for over 30 years, primarily in the non-profit world including all facets of vocational rehabilitation, grant writing, contract negotiations and implementation, program development and management. As part of her duties, she reviewed proposed Ohio State rules and policies, provided feedback and testimony, and worked with state agencies to advocate for individuals’ rights and appropriate reimbursement rates for providers. Kelly has a BA in Special Education and has the privilege of being a CARF surveyor. She has two stepdaughters, one son and eight grandchildren which keep her busy when not working.
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Stacy Brannan-Smith
Director of External Communications
Stacy Brannan-Smith has worked as a nonprofit communicator for more than two decades. She most recently spent 11+ years at disability rights organizations, where she had the opportunity to develop an expertise in accessibility and accommodations. As Director of External Communications, she oversees ORH’s website, publications, branding and media relations work, organizes the annual conference and supports the organization’s training efforts. Stacy has B.A. degrees in English/Creative Writing and Religion from Otterbein University and lives in Worthington with her husband, son and daughter. In her free time, she's a dedicated Girl Scout volunteer and lover of the outdoors.
Katie Jo Breidenbach Wooding
Director of Public Policy
Katie Jo brings a deep commitment to Ohio’s recovery community in her role as Director of Public Policy at Ohio Recovery Housing. She first joined ORH in 2018 as an AmeriCorps VISTA member and went on to serve as Communications and Education Manager through 2022. She continued her advocacy work as Director of Policy and Advocacy at Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery before returning to ORH in 2025. Katie Jo holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and Leadership from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of roles in nonprofit organizations, with a focus on public policy, grassroots advocacy and program development. A lifelong Ohioan and proud native of Northwest Ohio, Katie Jo now lives in Columbus with her husband, daughter and their dog.
Sarah Lorei
Associate Relations Manager
Sarah Lorei joined Ohio Recovery Housing in 2022. She has a passion for human services and has worked in healthcare for over 15 years prior to starting with ORH. Sarah received her Associate degree in Social and Human Services, which provided a great foundation for learning how to support the vulnerable populations served by ORH and their affiliates. Sarah is a long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio, but enjoys traveling around the country. Her favorite self-care activities include reading, cooking, and spending time with her 10 nieces and nephews.
Aubrey Oliver
Technical Assistance Specialist
Aubrey Oliver has over a decade of experience in the recovery housing sector and is a licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA). Prior to that she spent 15 years working in healthcare. She is passionate about empowering communities, strengthening systems of care, and advancing sustainable recovery resources. Aubrey resides in Northeast Ohio with her husband, twin boys and dog. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, softball and rooting for the Browns and Buckeyes.
Justin Martin
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Justin Martin comes to the world of recovery from K-12 education, having spent years as a high-school English teacher, extracurricular creative writing instructor, and curriculum designer after receiving a Bachelor's in English from Kenyon College and a Master's in secondary education from Vanderbilt University. As Ohio Recovery Housing's Education and Outreach Coordinator, he's able to combine these pedagogical skills with a lifelong passion for advocacy that he honed in the disability rights community, both formally, through organizations like Disability Rights Ohio, and informally, as an advocate. He lives in Hilliard with his family, where he enjoys reading, playing tabletop role-playing games and, recently, "messing around on the piano."
Jon Adams
Certification Review Coordinator
Jon Adams spent two decades in restaurant management before shifting to housing and addiction recovery for the last five years. In that time, he served as a Peer Supporter and Housing Manager, as well as a Peer Reviewer with ORH before joining our organization in late 2024. Jon hails from Columbus but currently lives in Zanesville with his wife and four kids, including twin boys. He is a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys riding his Harley, fishing, boating, four-wheelers and playing drums at church.
Antony Albert
Certification Review Coordinator
Antony Albert has a background in mental health and addiction services, and most recently functioned as a workforce case manager for those who face major barriers to employment. Prior to joining ORH, he served several nonprofit agencies, where he specialized in recovery housing, including policy formulation and review. He has been licensed as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) and Peer Recovery Supporter while at these agencies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
Sam Frisone
Certification Review Coordinator
Sam Frisone is a person in long-term recovery. He has a license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, and is a certified Peer Supporter from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Sam also has an Associate degree of Applied Business from Stark State College and is retired from a career in law enforcement. He resides in Massillon, Ohio, with his dog, Buster.
Jessica King
Certification Review Coordinator
Jessica King has an extensive background in a variety of social service roles including case management, substance use disorder (SUD) recovery, homelessness, early intervention services along with SUD treatment services. Jessica has an Associate degree in Human Resources, a Master's in Social Work and has obtained her CDCA. She is a Florida native but currently a resident of Sidney, Ohio. She has three sons and runs a non-profit organization, which keeps her busy when not working. Her favorite self-care activities include reading, traveling and spending time with family.
Claire Osborne
Certification Review Coordinator
Claire Osborne has professional and personal experience that focuses on building community. Claire received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2019 from the University of Findlay and received her Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on community development from Baylor University in 2021. Currently, Claire is a full-time Ph.D. student at Saybrook University, where her research will focus on the lived experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals in workplace management and leadership positions. In her limited free time, Claire enjoys cooking, embroidering and reading.
Beth Pratt
Certification Review Coordinator
Prior to joining ORH, Beth held a variety of roles in non-profit organizations many of which were in the recovery and supportive housing field. Beth received her Master's degree in Psychology and is credentialed in substance use disorders. Beth's interest include traveling, history, cooking, gardening, photography and spending time with family.
Amber Striker
Certification Review Coordinator
Amber is a passionate and dedicated professional with more than five-and-a-half years of experience working in recovery housing and more than six years in long-term recovery. She holds a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) license and has served for three-and-a-half years on a Mental Health and Addiction Services Board. In 2025, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Social Work at the University of Phoenix. Outside of work, she enjoys roller skating, crafting, playing volleyball and bowling. Most importantly, she cherishes spending time with her husband and their five children.