Heidi Markow, Founder & President

Iggy Markow, Co-Founder

Lisa Buss, Vice President

Lisa brings over fifteen years of experience in business management and will be responsible for the Beginning Over Foundation’s brand image, mission, and promise, and propagating it throughout all aspects of our organization. The business officer oversees marketing, advertising, design, development, fundraising and grant writing.

Lisa’s passion for helping others is a perfect fit for the Beginning Over Foundation.  She has coordinated and been involved in countless charity events in her life.  Having a degree in Business Management, Lisa will be involved in assisting the Beginning Over Foundation to grow their mission and build upon the great programs already in use.

Fairlie Godshall, Treasurer

After losing her daughter Kimberlee to domestic violence homicide Fairlie wanted to find a way to heal and help others. Most importantly she wants to provide support and funding to children who are in need due to domestic abuse or homicide. Through her own grief and experiences Fairlie brings compassion and empathy to the Beginning Over Foundation, which in turn helps to keep the memory of her daughter Kimberlee Godshall alive.

Lynn Marie Houghton, Secretary

Lynn is a RN and has received her BSN from Widener University. Lynn has a great passion for helping other people so when approached about becoming a board member  with the Beginning Over Foundation, she knew immediately she wanted to be a part of it. “In fact Lynn stated, “I needed to be a part of it! I am so fond of Heidi Markow and her fabulous mission to help individuals to begin their lives over by empowering them to walk away from an unhealthy relationship. Although, Heidi has shown that the bond that is shared between sisters is truly an unbreakable one; we all need to be aware and proactive in our families and communities.”

Christine Bradley, Director of Counseling Services

Daisy Nastasi, Outreach Coordinator

Dawn Bittner, Director of Self Defense

Dawn is the owner of Action Karate in Nazareth. She has a 3rd degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and is a Certified Rape Aggression Defense Instructor. Her passion is to empower domestic violence survivors by equipping them with the knowledge of self defense options and safety awareness. Dawn’s excitement to build confidence in women and children will be a great addition to our 12 week recovery program and community prevention.