Georgia Consultants

Ashley has a Master's Degree in Criminology from the University of West Georgia. She worked for the State of Georgia for six years before joining An Open Door Adoption Agency. She is excited to be in an environment where she can use her faith and testimony to help expectant mothers and children in need. Ashley has a passion for working with mothers and feels blessed to be able to provide them with the guidance and support they need during one of the most impactful parts of their lives. Ashley enjoys cooking and spending time with her biological and church family during her downtime.

Laura Leigh has been with An Open Door since January of 2022. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s in Christian Counseling. She has a true passion for helping people. She is confident that the Lord has orchestrated her life events to shape her for this position with our agency.

Merrie Beth holds a Master's Degree in Education and brings personal experience to adoption consulting. As an adoptive parent, and former foster parent, Merrie Beth understands the complexities and emotions involved in the adoption journey. She is committed to supporting birthmothers, adoptive families, and children through the entire adoption process.

Molly has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa and has worked in social services for over ten years. She joined An Open Door Adoption agency in November of 2023 after moving to Georgia in 2021. Molly lives with her husband, Jason, and their two dogs. She enjoys volunteering at her church in both the food pants/clothing closet and the children's ministry. Molly is passionate about helping others and expanding access to adoption for both birthparents and adoptive parents.

Service is Shontelle’s passion and she has been blessed to provide service in every aspect of her life and careers for over 25 years. She is married to an amazing man, James, and in their union they have been blessed with two young men, Kaleb and Jacob. Her formal education varies from Sociology to Healthcare/Business Management, to Education, and to Real Estate. She enjoys spending time traveling, educating herself and others, and hanging out with her family. Shontelle says that it is her goal to leave this world better than she found it, one person at a time. She says, “An Open Door Adoption Agency allows me to me melt my knowledge, skills, and talents together to create relationships and connections to change others lives one by one.”

Stacy has a Masters Degree in Human Services Marriage & Family Counseling. She joined An Open Door Adoption Agency in 2024. Stacy has a passion for helping women & children in both ministry and life, and is thankful to be a part of the important work at An Open Door!