Our Team

Leadership shaped by lived experience and love for community.

Meet the people bringing connection, hope, and recovery to Newton County.

Founder & Executive Director

Haley Sherlock

Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Haley is a woman in long-term recovery for over 6.5 years. After 17 years of active, chaotic substance misuse, she began her recovery journey in January 2020 and today uses the experiences that once brought her shame to remind others that no person is beyond hope.

Haley found sustainable recovery in Athens, Georgia, surrounded by a strong recovery community. In those early months, an employee from a local Recovery Community Organization would pick her up and bring her to the RCO… sometimes for a meeting, sometimes to help with a food bank run or clean the building, and sometimes simply to belong. Those experiences showed Haley the power of connection and community in recovery.

In 2023, while serving as the CARES Program Team Lead for the Georgia Council for Recovery, Haley and her husband purchased a home in Oxford. Haley quickly recognized that Newton County already had many excellent organizations and services. What was missing was a bridge between them. People were working in silos, connections were being missed, and individuals were falling through the cracks.

For over a year, she prayed about why God had brought her to Newton County. Then, during a commute one morning, she felt a clear calling: quit your job, find a local position, and start the RCO.

That became the foundation for Heart of Newton, not to duplicate the good work already happening, but to connect it and ensure that hope exists and recovery thrives. Her vision is to pull people out of silos and into solidarity, creating a community where recovery flows freely and every person has the chance to heal and thrive.

Today, Haley also serves as Business Development Representative for Twin Lakes Recovery Center, where she builds strategic partnerships and helps connect individuals to treatment and recovery supports that meet them where they are.

She holds credentials as a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), Certified Peer Specialist Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), Certified Peer Specialist Mental Health (CPS-MH), Forensic Peer Mentor (FPM), and is a Whole Health Action Management Facilitator (WHAM), bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to every space she enters.

Haley also serves as the Secretary for the Region 3 Advisory Council for the Georgia Opioid Abatement Trust Fund, contributing to regional planning and funding recommendations that strengthen recovery-oriented systems of care across the state. A recipient of the Karen Daniel Award, she is recognized for her leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to advancing peer-led recovery initiatives and expanding access to hope and healing.

Her work is rooted in long-term recovery and a deep belief that connection is the foundation of healing and that multiple pathways to recovery should be accessible to all. Whether mobilizing community partnerships, mentoring peers, or shaping regional recovery efforts, Haley leads with authenticity, gratitude, and a vision of a community where hope exists and recovery truly thrives.

Above all, Haley is a devoted wife to Michael, proud mother to Eli, soon-to-be grandmother, and woman of faith. She loves photography, being outdoors, making memories with her family, and her collection of dogs and cats. At her core, Haley is an introverted extrovert with a loud voice, a contagious smile, and an unwavering belief that life gets different & that people are so much more than the worst thing they have ever done.

And that is the heart behind Heart of Newton!

Our Board

Board of Directors

Board Chair

Jeff Worley

Jeff is a man in long-term recovery with 15 years of lived experience, whose personal journey has shaped a life dedicated to faith, service, and helping others find hope beyond addiction.

In 2011, after years of substance use and the consequences that followed, including prisons, hospitals, and institutions, Jeff reached a place where the pain of staying the same became greater than the fear of change. He entered Damascus Road Recovery as a resident, surrendered his life to God, and committed himself to a new way of living and serving others.

Today, Jeff serves as Executive Director of Damascus Road Recovery, the same program that helped change the course of his own life. He is also Missions & Outreach Director at Solid Rock, Director of Willing Helpers Food Ministry, a licensed pastor, and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC-I).

Jeff believes deeply in sacrificial service, listening to voices that too often go unheard, and creating pathways to hope and recovery. His lived experience, leadership, and heart for service make him an invaluable part of Heart of Newton.

Above all, Jeff is a devoted husband, father, and friend who considers his family, faith, recovery, and opportunity to serve others among his greatest blessings.

Vice Chair

Kimberly Eskew

Kimberly is a Certified Addiction Counselor, recovery advocate, and experienced leader with more than 30 years in recovery. Her lived experience, combined with decades of professional service, has shaped a life dedicated to helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Our House of Restoration, Kimberly has dedicated herself to providing safe, supportive transitional housing and helping men and women build strong foundations for their futures.

Kimberly also serves as the Treatment Provider for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Adult Accountability Courts, working alongside the justice system to help individuals address substance misuse, build stability, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Throughout her career, Kimberly has developed a deep understanding of the challenges associated with substance misuse and believes strongly in the power of compassion, accountability, connection, and second chances. She believes substance misuse does not define a person and that everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, rebuild, and discover a life filled with hope and purpose.

Her commitment to serving others extends beyond her professional work. Kimberly is a member of Faith Tabernacle in Conyers and values her faith, family, and community. Above all, she is a devoted wife and loving mother who strives to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

Kimberly’s 30+ years in recovery, professional experience, servant leadership, and genuine heart for people make her an invaluable part of Heart of Newton.

Board Secretary

Tabbetha Daniels

Tabbetha is a dedicated recovery advocate and community leader committed to helping individuals and families build meaningful, sustainable lives in recovery. She is passionate about creating welcoming, recovery-focused spaces where people are met with dignity, compassion, encouragement, and hope.

As a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), Certified Peer Specialist – Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), Certified Peer Specialist – Mental Health (CPS-MH), and Forensic Peer Mentor (FPM), Tabbetha brings both professional training and the powerful perspective of lived experience to her work.

Her experience includes peer recovery support, community outreach, recovery programming, collaboration with community partners, and supporting individuals navigating treatment, accountability courts, reentry, and other systems. She is especially passionate about reducing stigma and helping people recognize their strengths, rebuild connections, and discover new possibilities for their lives.

Tabbetha approaches her work with authenticity, compassion, and a strong belief in meeting people where they are while encouraging them toward where they want to be.

Her lived experience, peer leadership, and commitment to strengthening recovery communities make her an invaluable part of Heart of Newton.

Board Member

Kimberly Oneal

Kimberly is a woman in long-term recovery with 4 years and 7 months of lived experience who believes real change often happens in the small moments… a phone call answered when someone needs it most, showing up even when you don’t feel like it, or simply choosing to try again after a hard day.

Her own lived experience shapes the way she shows up for others: with patience instead of judgment, honesty instead of easy answers, and a deep belief that people are capable of far more than their hardest days suggest. Kimberly understands that recovery isn’t always simple or linear, and she believes in meeting people exactly where they are.

Kimberly is a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) and Certified Peer Specialist – Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), using both her lived experience and training to help create spaces where people feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to keep going, and reminded that they are never alone.

Her commitment to growth extends into her education and career as well. Kimberly graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and is currently continuing her education to earn her Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and become a Registered Nurse.

Board Member

Shannon Hoke

Shannon brings decades of professional experience, a heart for service, and a unique perspective on how substance misuse and recovery impact not only individuals, but entire families.

After an impressive 37-year career as a private investigator, Shannon retired in 2022 and shifted her focus toward family, faith, and serving her community.

From 2021 to 2026, Shannon served as the Al-Anon family group leader for Damascus Road Recovery, a men’s recovery residence in Covington. Through this role, she walked alongside families affected by a loved one’s substance use, helping them find support, connection, and hope for their own healing.

Shannon joined Heart of Newton because she is deeply passionate about recovery and ensuring that individuals and families have access to the support they need. She believes in helping people find a path forward from the effects of substance use and understands the importance of supporting the family throughout that journey.

Outside of her service work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, horseback riding, reading, and volunteering through her church and other ministry efforts.

Her life experience, commitment to families, and genuine desire to serve others make Shannon an invaluable part of Heart of Newton.

Built with community

No one person creates a recovery community.

Heart of Newton grows because peers, volunteers, families, recovery allies, local leaders, and community partners keep choosing to show up for one another.

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