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Meet our Missionaries

CLARK MASSEY

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Founder/General Director

​Hometown: Plano, TX
College: University of Kansas & University of Rochester
Interests: family, the Zoo, paintball, garden tractors
Why are you at ASH? This is the only place I fit in.

Been a missionary since: 2003

MARY FENNESSY

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Norfolk, NE
College: University of Nebraska - Omaha
Interests: learning how to homestead, camping, yard games
Why are you at ASH? To learn from the poor and to love them. 

Been a missionary since: 2025  

AMANDA MARY MANTEL

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Mountain View, MO
College: Central Methodist University
Interests: scuba diving, sewing, soccer, skydiving, reading, crochet, adrenaline junkie, learning more theology, crafting, marine biology
Why are you at ASH? I am here to grow in my relationship with God, through prayer and learning about Him and serving those around me. I want to discern what path God wants me to follow in this life. I am here to devote my full time and energy to growing in my friendship with God and trying to understand why I was placed on this earth. 

Been a missionary since: 2025

JOE SCHULTZ
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Harrison, Ohio
College: University of Cincinnati
Interests: hiking, martial arts, reading
Why are you at ASH? To learn to love Christ through service to the poor
Been a missionary since: 2025
BROOKLYNN BENNETT
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Barnard, MO
College: Kansas State University
Interests: music, swing dancing, hiking, reading
Why are you at ASH? I am here to get to know the poor and learn how to live as a missionary.

Been a missionary since: 2024
EMMA WHITFILL
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Hardinsburg, KY
Interests: crafting, hammocking, reading, baking
Why are you at ASH? I am at A Simple House because I felt the Lord calling me to love his people in a radical way. I have felt called to live my life in a simple yet profound way, and I believe the Lord is calling me to start my radical journey here at ASH.

Been a missionary since: 2024

ALYSSIA LOPEZ

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DC Missionary

Hometown: Rutland, MA
College: Worcester State
Interests: gym/running, beach, karaoke, baking
Why are you at ASH? To grow in my faith, to deepen relationship with Christ, to help and share the Catholic faith with others.

Been a missionary since: 2024

ELIZABETH D'HAITI

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DC Missionary

Hometown: Oakton, VA
College: Harvard University
Interests: gardening, hiking, baking, watching nature documentaries
Why are you at ASH? I’m at ASH because I’m drawn to the idea of serving others in their needs through friendship and relationship.  I’m excited to live a life of simplicity and to become more conformed to how Jesus lived.

Been a missionary since: 2024

NICHOLAS BOWLAN

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Shawnee, OK
College: Oklahoma State
Interests: hiking, fishing, sports, lifting weights, catching a sunset, reading...
Why are you at ASH?
To be a witness of God's love and mercy to every person I encounter
Been a missionary since: 2025

ADIN THORPE

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Lewistown, PA
Interests: painting, drawing, hiking, gyming, rock climbing
Why are you at ASH? To serve the poor and deepen my faith

Been a missionary since: 2025

ELIZABETH NANNEY

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Leawood, KS
College: University of Notre Dame
Interests: reading, singing, French, tea
Why are you at ASH? To learn how to love better.

Been a missionary since: 2024

NANCY SCHREINER

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DC Missionary

​Hometown: Athens, WI
College: UW - Stout
Interests: crochet, reading, graphic design
Why are you at ASH? I wanted to find a deeper way to serve face-to-face and focusing on spiritual/emotional poverty. I also wanted a way to radically remove all the distractions and idols in my life.

Been a missionary since: 2025

ERIN KELLY

CULLEN COCHRAN

ISABELLE BROUSSARD

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Prairie Village, KS
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College: Kansas State University
Interests: anything outside, reading, and running!
Why are you at ASH? To grow in friendship with Christ and the poor by living a life of prayer, service, and community 

Been a missionary since: 2025
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Kennesaw, GA
College: Kennesaw State University
Interests: swimming, church, chess, lifting, hiking, fishing, MMA, and cooking
Why are you at ASH? I am here to become a man worthy of the promises of Christ through love. I consecrate this mission to the Five Wounds of Jesus.

Been a missionary since: 2025
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DC Missionary

​Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
College: LSU
Interests: reading, writing, sports, board games, playing basketball
Why are you at ASH? I was looking for somewhere where I could grow in my relationship with God in the most "all in" way. Simple House fit that. 

Been a missionary since: 2025

LYDIA CHRISTIAN

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KC Missionary

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
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College: University of Mary
Interests: card games, backpacking, and baking
Why are you at ASH? I am here to grow in my friendship with Christ by knowing, loving, and serving the poor and lonely.

Been a missionary since: 2025

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