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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

RYAN HEHMAN

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DC Missionary

Hometown: Mineola, NY
College: The Catholic University of America 
Interests: cooking, home renovation, surfing, funny things my kids say 
Why are you at ASH? God has called me to serve and love his people.
 
​Been a missionary since: 2006

CHELSEA ST. PETER

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DC Missionary

Hometown: Fly Creek, NY
College: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Interests: farming, tap-dancing, knitting, crafting
Why are you at ASH?  I feel called to be close to the poor.  I find great joy in my relationships with them and want to share the love of Christ with them!

Been a missionary since: 2013

MARGO WERNEL

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DC Missionary

Hometown: Wichita, KS
College: University of Kansas, Rock Chalk!
Interests: making high-calorie coffee drinks, running, beating my in-laws in 'bags'
Why are you at ASH? I wanted to help the poor after I graduated. I liked how A Simple House was helping the people they befriended in many unique ways.  There was 'nothing off limits'; every idea was at least worth considering.

Been a missionary since: 2015  
GABE WYLLIE
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Bend, OR
College: University of Mary
Interests: running, fishing, camping, corn hole
Why are you at ASH? To follow Christ's example and to serve others.
Been a missionary since: 2018
SADIE FACILE
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
College: University of Notre Dame, G'Irish!
Interests: dancing, laughing, hiking, sand volleyball

Why are you at ASH? I want to enter into relationships with those who are poor, and to be able to love and serve their individual needs! 
Been a missionary since: 2019
TRISTAN KRAMER
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Alexandria, LA
College: Louisiana Tech
Interests: cooking, crocheting/knitting, singing, watching anime

Why are you at ASH? I want to love and serve people. ASH is a great way to do that while also growing and learning as an individual.
Been a missionary since: 2020
BEN FRIEDMAN
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Ankeny, IA
College: Loras College
Interests: stand-up comedy, videography, playing cards, video games

Why are you at ASH? Inner-city outreach is an area of ministry that I knew would take me out of my comfort zone. I came to ASH to grow in my Catholic faith, to be challenged through service, and live in community. 
Been a missionary since: 2020
ROSIE OLSZEWSKI
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Manassas, VA
College: Christendom College
Interests: musicals, singing, guitar, embroidery
Why are you at ASH? I joined ASH this year because I desire to not only serve those in poverty, but also live in solidarity with them, create friendships, and help them grow closer to the Lord.

Been a missionary since: 2020
NATALIE FINN
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Wichita, KS
College: Benedictine College
Interests: road tripping, country swing dancing, writing, appreciating beauty
Why are you at ASH? I love everything about the mission of ASH - especially the intentional relationship aspect. It's a beautiful way to live, and I want to dive deeper into that reality with others who are on the same mission.

Been a missionary since: 2020
NASH CROSBY
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Laurelville, OH
College: The Ohio State University
Interests: running road races, watching bad movies, baking
Why are you at ASH? Christ has called us to love and serve the least among us as we would him.

Been a missionary since: 2020
JULIA ST. JOHN
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KC Missionary

 Hometown: McLean, VA
College: University of Pittsburgh
Interests: film photography, reading, alternative music, neuroscience
Why are you at ASH? I was loved in a way that the only reasonable response was to set out to learn how to love back. More than anything, I want to pursue mission and support those in need; ASH's emphasis on radical trust in the Lord, solidarity, and humility made it the perfect place to do that.

Been a missionary since: 2020
BRE SUNDEEN
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Wichita, KS
College: Kansas State University, Cat Country
Interests: playing guitar, getting outside, going on walks with friends, anything to do with coffee
Why are you at ASH? I had a desire to try some sort of long term mission work after graduation. I especially loved the idea of doing friendship evangelization with the poor and homeless.

Been a missionary since: 2020
TIM CASEY
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DC Missionary

Hometown: Akron, OH "The Dirty Three-Thirty"
College: The Ohio State University
Interests: data science, Bob Dylan, Cleveland Browns, Southern Gothic books/stories
Why are you at ASH? To better understand poverty and to challenge myself.

Been a missionary since: 2020
MAREN NIELSEN
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KC Missionary

Hometown: Des Moines, IA
College: Loras College
Interests: play cards, read, paint, drink coffee
Why are you at ASH? I am at ASH for young adult Catholic community focused on serving and living simply in the city.

Been a missionary since: 2020

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