Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Open Door Ministries we know that having the right people for the job, allows us to encourage, lead, and motivate our guests to fulfill happy, healthy lives!
CEO / Executive Director
Ryan ross
With over 18 years of executive management experience in government, private, and nonprofits organizations. Ryan has a vision and passion to help better our communities and assist those in need. Having served ODM for 4 years, he has ensured an organization so beneficial to the community remains a strong member of society. With degrees in Political Science and Government, Literary Theory & English, Psychology/Counseling, and Municipal/County Administration, Ryan has crafted ODM into an organization designed to help everyone in every walk of life!
Deputy Director / Dir. of Operations
Orel Henry
MBA, BSEET
Orel is the last of 12 children born and raised in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. He saw and experienced things at a young age that his older siblings were going through. Through these experiences, he developed a passion for helping people to be their best selves and improve the community around them. After high school, Orel moved to Atlanta to go to college. This is where he met his wife, Rhonda. They eventually moved to the Triad in 2010. With a background in business and technology, Orel has helped many organizations improve their status and bottom line in the corporate, government, educational, and non-profit sectors. When not working, he enjoys being with his family. Rhonda and Orel have been married for over 30 years and have 3 girls. Orel has an undergraduate degree in Engineering, an MBA, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in leadership. Fun-Fact: Orel loves the water and would prefer to wear a tee-shirt, shorts, and flip flops.
Director of Advancement
Ivan Huffman
MEILE, BSBA
Ivan grew up in the Triad area, near Winston-Salem, and has always remained close to his family and especially his twin brother with special needs. This bond with his brother has created a desire to assist those in need and help educate those who may not know the need is present, especially in the area of mental health. A graduate of Western Carolina University, with degrees in Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Business Law and Marketing, Ivan hopes to bring his passion for service, and experience in event coordination, marketing psychology, and business legal structures to help ODM grow. When not at ODM, Ivan is serving other non-profits as volunteer and board member alongside his fiancé, Deborah. They reside in Lewisville, and are passionate about their love for Christ and the Church, attending River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons, NC.
Director - Men's Shelter
Andrew Prochet
BAPsy
Andrew has been employed at Open Door Ministries since 2019. Born in Inglewood, California to two Haitian American parents and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Since his first job out of college was as a foster case worker, he has had a calling to help families in need. Andrew was raised in the church, and was taught that we can help everyone if we put our mind to it. Andrew feels there are so many people that are in need of assistance, and he would not be doing this World any justice if he just left it the way it is. He loves the feeling of helping individuals and families in need, especially when they return years later to show what they have accomplished. Everyone has a purpose, and this is his!
Clinical Director - Arthur Cassell Memorial Transitional Housing
Kali Franklin
MSW, LCSW, EMDR+
Kali received her Master of Social Work with a concentration in trauma from the Joint MSW program between the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in May 2021. She received her Bachelor of Social Work in May 2020 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kali is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience working with Veterans at Arthur Cassell. Trauma and substance abuse are her niche! Kali's passion is helping Veterans overcome their trauma and life experiences through the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and to just be a helping hand for them. In her spare time, you can find her going on walks with her two dogs, husband and their little boy. They also love to build Legos and play video games!
Food Programs Staff
Emergency Food Assistance Manager
Stepahnie White
Stephanie has a great passion for helping individuals that are mentally challenged or have special needs. She love's being a helper and also assisting the under privileged to the best of her ability. Through the food pantry program she categorizes, inventories, and distributes food items to families in need.
Shelter and Housing Staff
Housing & EA Manager
Tiffany James
Tiffany is passionate about advocating for the community and empowering others to become the best version of themselves. She has a bachelors in social psychology with minors in social work. Tiffany is also a birthing doula (advocate for pregnant women). When not serving at Open Door Ministries, Tiffany can be seen as the co-founder of a women empowerment group helping women rebuild themselves.
Men's Shelter Case Manager
Stacie Griffin
Stacie is originally from Winston-Salem, NC, and has four children, two boys and two girls. She first came to Open Door Ministries in 2020 as a Winston-Salem State University social work intern. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Social Work degree, she was offered employment as a case manager in the agency's housing department. Currently, she is a case manager in the men's shelter where she work with individuals, families, and support networks to implement effective person-centered intervention plans that help to enhance lives, strengthen relationships, and encourages self-sufficiency. At present, she is pursuing a Master of Social Work at UNC-Charlotte and is committed to focusing on the needs of vulnerable populations by fostering health and well-being through social and economic justice. Her future plans include obtaining clinical licensure to increase her skill set to provide greater outcomes.
Shelter Manager
Chris W.
Shelter Manager
Greg C.
Shelter Manager
Brenda W.
Shelter Manager
Ben H.
Shelter Manager
Nelson c.
Shelter Manager
Chris J.
Administration Staff
Operations Analyst
Syndey Boyd
Sydney is originally from High Point, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with minors in American Sign Language and Biology, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In addition to her role at ODM, she serves as an accounting assistant for two other companies and manages her own small business. Sydney is dedicated to community service, donating a portion of her business proceeds to local charities, including The Servant Center in Greensboro.
Marketing, Event, and Fundraising Manager
Xuan (Dynasty) Rui
Originally from China, Dynasty came to study in the U.S. when she was 14. In 2024, she graduated from High Point University with bachelor's degrees in media production and philosophy. With her background in event planning and communication, she will be making connections for ODM to create events, marketing plans, and fundraising strategies. Dynasty is passionate about creating opportunities to advocate for equity, inclusion, and compassion. Outside of work, she produces music for fun and would secretly love to stay in her office and keep working for as long as possible.
Arthur Cassell Veterans Housing Staff
