Leadership Team & Board of Directors

Meet the team behind the mission.

Welcome House is more than a homeless shelter. It’s a place that inspires hope within our clients to have a better future. And it begins with the people working behind the scenes.

Danielle Amrine

Danielle Amrine

Chief Executive Officer

Danielle Amrine is the CEO of Welcome House, where she leads innovative strategies to address homelessness and expand affordable housing across Kentucky. Under her leadership, Welcome House has grown from serving 8 counties in Northern Kentucky to 40 counties statewide, supporting over 3,000 individuals each year. With a focus on impactful growth, Danielle has overseen developments like a new 20,000-square-foot Homeless Services Center and Maysville’s first Permanent Supportive Housing facility, initiatives that double shelter capacity and provide stable housing to those most in need.

Recognized with the Lynn Luallen Innovation Award, Danielle is committed to reshaping the affordable housing landscape. Her efforts have secured over $40 million in New Market and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, enabling the preservation, construction, and expansion of affordable housing and shelter facilities across Kentucky. She prioritizes Housing First principles and inclusivity, targeting racial and equity disparities to ensure positive housing outcomes for all participants. Through collaborations with state partners and managed care organizations, she has implemented forward-thinking programs like the Fully Managed Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) initiative, which bridges housing and healthcare for long-term stability.

Danielle holds an MSW from the University of Kentucky, an MBA from Thomas More University, and Harvard Business School’s Credential of Readiness (CORe) Certificate, blending her expertise in social work and business to drive sustainable change. Her leadership at Welcome House reflects a dynamic vision, advancing shelter capacity, supportive services, and community-wide solutions for homelessness.

Jason Spaulding

Jason Spaulding

Board Chair

Jason brings with him a wealth of experience from his 20-year tenure at Turner Construction, where he has excelled in various roles, from Laborer and Co-op to Superintendent and Project Manager. In his current role as Superintendent, Jason oversees daily construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. His most notable projects include TQL Stadium and the Kenton County Administration Campus.

Jason holds a degree in Construction Management from Northern Kentucky University and resides in Fort Mitchell, KY, with his wife, Rachael, and their two children, Jude and Josie.

Senior Leadership Team

Amanda Couch

VP of Program Operations

Elizabeth LaPash

VP of HR & Grant Administration

Kelly Rose

VP of Development & Marketing

Brian Van Arsdale

Chief Operating Officer

Board of Directors

  • Ellee Adams
  • Chris Bauer
  • Emily Blumenfeld, Treasurer
  • Catherine Botos
  • Chris Brison
  • Laura Canter – Secretary
  • Elishia Chamberlain – Vice Chair
  • Brad Drew
  • Katie Hehman
  • Amanda Meeker
  • Rebecca Reckers
  • Marie Schenkel – At Large
  • Lauren Vogel – At Large