About Us
Imagine House staff and founders bring residents into our thriving recovery community. We know there is nothing better than experiencing our great city of New Orleans sober and together.
Christopher O'Shea
Co-Founder
Christopher is a native New Yorker who has fallen in love with life in New Orleans. He has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a person in long-term recovery. Christopher has many years of experience in the substance use and mental health treatment field locally and nationally. He is the Co-Founder of Imagine Recovery and Trusted Provider Network/TPN.health, both located in New Orleans. Christopher has been on the National Foundation for Collegiate Recovery Board, Tulane Family Leadership and National Campaign Councils, Tulane School of Social Work Addiction Studies and Brain Institute Boards.
Jeffrey Goldring
Co-Founder
Jeffrey is a New Orleans native and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Tulane University. He is a Director of the Sazerac Company and Crescent Crown Distributing, the Goldring family businesses. Jeffrey is a man in long-term recovery and is very active in the recovery community. He is committed to personal growth through doing twelve-step work and participating with groups such as The Mankind Project and The Braveheart Adventure. Jeffrey works closely with and is a supporter of Bridge House/Grace House and also serves on Hazelden Betty Ford’s President’s Council. In keeping with his family's long-standing leading role in the civic and philanthropic life of New Orleans, Jeffrey serves on the Boards of many local nonprofits. In addition to the Goldring Family Foundation and the Woldenberg Foundation, he is also on the boards of The Posse Foundation and Isidore Newman School. He is a past Board Chair of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and over the years has worked on the Boards of Temple Sinai, Send Me a Friend, Kipp Schools, the Audubon Institute, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Felicia Montiforte
Co-Founder
Felicia is a proud New Orleans resident and the Co-Founder of Imagine Recovery. She is a graduate of Tulane University, parent of Tulane Law School and LSU graduates. She works closely with and supports Tulane University’s Collegiate Recovery Program. Felicia is a grateful person in long-term recovery and loves connecting with Imagine House residents who share this sober journey.
George Kalmar
Community Manager
George is a graduate of the Isidore Newman School (New Orleans) and the University of Pennsylvania. His extensive travels have afforded him the opportunity to learn from many different recovery communities around the world. He is a former client of St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center (Baton Rouge, LA) and Imagine Recovery, and has been a member of the Imagine staff since April 2023. He enjoys rooting for the New Orleans Saints and the New York Yankees. As an animal lover, George recently added Drew's cats to his favorites list.
Jacob Forrester
Men's House Manager
Originally from California, Jacob attended the Napoli Culinary Academy in Sacramento. After attending St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center in Baton Rouge, Jacob moved to New Orleans where he has been a member of the Imagine staff since November 2023. He counts his experience with mixed martial arts and exercise as vital to his recovery and finds that it's important to share this with other residents. Jacob spends his free time at movies, drawing, and asking George for help with crossword puzzles.
Kennedy Righteous
Women’s House Manager
Kennedy grew up in Baton Rouge and fell in love with New Orleans during her time as a student. She is an alumnus of Xavier, Avenues, and Oxford House. While in Oxford, she served at the chapter level in both Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Kennedy also brings extensive experience from her work with Odyssey House in the Low Barrier Shelter. Through her work she has learned the importance of meeting an individual where they are, listening, and providing meaningful support. Kennedy considers the Imagine Women’s house to be a very special place. She credits both her recovery and the strength of her recovery community, with the beauty of her life today. In her free time, you can find Kennedy playing recreational co-ed soccer (or Minecraft), spending quality time with friends and family, or watching her latest show.