O U R T E A M

CEO

Marla Holloway is Co-Pastor at Kingdom Life Christian Center and a small business owner in the Dayton, Ohio area. She is a long-time minister, counselor, and entrepreneur with a long history of volunteer service. Holloway has a passion for working with individuals wanting to change their lives and she believes that everyone can be successful, given the right tools and support.

BOARD MEMBER

Shelica Arnold is a proud and loving mother of two daughters. She has dedicated more than twenty-five years to serving individuals from every walk of life including youth, the impoverished, unemployed, underserved, those suffering with addictions and mental health symptoms, the homeless, as well as domestic violence victims. Her experience has been gained through educational attainment, employment, training, volunteering, coaching, substitute teaching and life experience. She earned her Social Work degree at Sinclair Community College and her Bachelor’s in Psychology through Wright State University. She has organized and lead the EmPOWERment Ministry at United Missionary Baptist Church for five years. Additionally, Shelica has developed and facilitated workshops and trainings, which have focused on Mental Health, Self-Care, Grief, and Substance Abuse amongst other topics.

Shelica is driven and passionate about helping those that society has deemed “a loss cause”, because she believes that everyone deserves a chance to have a better quality of life.

BOARD MEMBER

Janet Jackson is a Patient Access Representative for a medical organization. In the past twenty years as a healthcare professional, she has taken on roles as Supervisor, IT Trainer, and Financial Counselor. Jackson had the opportunity to work with some great employees, encouraging them to utilize their full potential in their job choices, while pursuing her master’s degree in business (MBA). Jackson adds thirty-one years of sobriety to her list of accomplishments. Jackson also volunteers at the Suicide Prevention Hotline, Montgomery Juvenile Center, and Ombudsmen Association. She enjoys swimming and bowling.

Engagement Specialist

Barbara Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services from Wright State University, earned in 2013. With nearly a decade of experience supporting youth in transition, Barbara is a dedicated advocate for the disability community and brings a deep commitment to equity and empowerment in every space she serves. She lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her loving husband and their three magnificent children.

Mrs. Marsha Thompson understands Recovery and Sobriety very well having been in long term recovery for over 33 years.

Dayton Recovery Project, Inc. was originated by her late son, Mr. Marc Johnigan. Mrs. Thompson is going forward by faith and will continue to make sure her son’s vision for DRP goes forth and changes lives as he wanted! Her professional goal is to see others lives changed while they press forward on their journey of life and recovery. Mrs. Thompson loves most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, swimming and bike riding. Mrs. Thompson also loves traveling, and fellowshipping in the community of her church and recovery.