Our Team:
Monica Smith
Jennifer McKenna
Monica Smith
Community Case Manager
Meet Monica Smith, born and raised right here in Frankfort, KY, Monica joined the Simon House team in January 2024. She’s a proud mom of three amazing kids who mean the world to her!
When she’s not making a difference at work, Monica loves spending time with family and friends, enjoying music, and relaxing with her fa
Community Case Manager
Meet Monica Smith, born and raised right here in Frankfort, KY, Monica joined the Simon House team in January 2024. She’s a proud mom of three amazing kids who mean the world to her!
When she’s not making a difference at work, Monica loves spending time with family and friends, enjoying music, and relaxing with her favorite Lifetime shows. She has a true gift for listening and serving others, and she feels that Simon House is the perfect place to use her talents to make a real impact in the lives of those we serve.
Monica says working here humbles her in many ways, and she’s excited to see what’s ahead for Simon House and the entire community.
Kim Webb
Jennifer McKenna
Monica Smith
Shelter Case Manager
Kim joins us as our **Shelter Case Manager** with over **14 years of experience** in the field. Her dedication, expertise, and passion for helping others perfectly align with Simon House’s vision, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board!
Kim brings so much to the table, and we know she’ll make a huge impact
Shelter Case Manager
Kim joins us as our **Shelter Case Manager** with over **14 years of experience** in the field. Her dedication, expertise, and passion for helping others perfectly align with Simon House’s vision, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board!
Kim brings so much to the table, and we know she’ll make a huge impact in the lives of those we serve. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to **Miss Kim**!
Jennifer McKenna
Jennifer McKenna
Jennifer McKenna
Financial Administrator
Jennifer graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. She worked as a business manager for churches in Frankfort and Lexington for 18 years. Jennifer is married to her husband Richard and they have lived in Frankfort for over 30 years. Jennifer joined the Simon House because she
Financial Administrator
Jennifer graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. She worked as a business manager for churches in Frankfort and Lexington for 18 years. Jennifer is married to her husband Richard and they have lived in Frankfort for over 30 years. Jennifer joined the Simon House because she wants to support and work for outreach in the Frankfort community.
Tasha R. Gray
Jennifer McKenna
Jennifer McKenna
Executive Director
Tasha R. Gray moved to Frankfort in 2017 and began working at Simon House in August of 2021. She started as a part-time Administrative Assistant. In 2023 she was promoted to Administrative Community Services Manager, and in May 2024 she was named the new Executive Director of Simon House. Tasha has two children, Charlot
Executive Director
Tasha R. Gray moved to Frankfort in 2017 and began working at Simon House in August of 2021. She started as a part-time Administrative Assistant. In 2023 she was promoted to Administrative Community Services Manager, and in May 2024 she was named the new Executive Director of Simon House. Tasha has two children, Charlotte Lucille and Scuba Dane. She enjoys spending time with her children, collecting plants and volunteering in her community. Tasha is a graduate of Leadership Frankfort (class of 2024), and the Frankfort Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy (class of 2024). Ms. Gray is on the boards of The Friends of the Franklin County Farmer’s Market, and The Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin, Inc. She is also an Ambassador for the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce. Tasha understands homelessness and the complex problems that come with being unhoused; as she was a homeless, single mother in 2016. With this knowledge and her current work, she has dedicated her life to changing the way people look at homelessness. Her passion is helping the unhoused population battle & prevent homelessness and ending food insecurity in Frankfort and surrounding communities.