Administration & Staff
The people behind Lifehouse
Dolli Neikirk
Cheif Executive Officer
Dolli Neikirk joined the Lifehouse team as Executive Director in March 2019. Dolli lived in Evansville, Indiana area most of her life where she worked in sales, marketing, fundraising and development, and organizational management. She enjoys Bible journaling and singing in her church choir. Dolli and her husband, Chris, moved to New Albany, Indiana in 2018, where he serves as Senior Pastor for Trinity United Methodist Church. They have five daughters and two Chihuahuas. Dolli uses her life verse, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” Joshua 24:15 to influence every aspect of her daily life as a wife, mother, and employee.
Lyssa Castor
Chief Development Officer
Lyssa Castor serves the Lifehouse team as Chief Development Officer, bringing more than a decade of nonprofit experience in the areas of development, marketing, and communications. With a passion for Lifehouse’s mission, Lyssa is dedicated to spreading awareness of the essential resources we offer to pregnant and parenting young women in the Louisville community, while securing the funding needed to sustain these efforts. She is thrilled to be a part of the Lifehouse family and ministry.
Lyssa lives in Oldham County with her husband Matt. They have three grown daughters and are enjoying their recent empty nester life. In her spare time Lyssa enjoys coaching volleyball, hiking, and traveling. Her favorite bible verse is Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Alexandria Tunstill
Case Manager
We are pleased to welcome our new Case Manager, Alexandria Tunstill, to the Lifehouse team. Alexandria attended Murray State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nonprofit Management and a minor in Social Work. Alexandria has been privileged to enjoy a career path in the social service sector, assisting the minority population and those who are most vulnerable to injustices. She worked for Youth Villages, Rescare – Community Youth Services, and the Center for Women and Families prior to her current position here at Lifehouse. Alexandria chose Lifehouse because she truly felt she could be authentic in ministry, serving women and families. She wants to share the light of Christ with our program participants, since real life transformation begins when we know who we are in Christ. Alexandria is truly passionate about spending quality time with her family and her Christ family, building relationships, and helping one another grow spiritually. In this season, the prayer of protection in Psalm 91 is her resting place.
Shannon Cole
Program and Operations Director
Shannon has a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Campbellsville University. Prior to joining Lifehouse, Shannon worked for the Department of Community Based Services Protection and Permanency.
Shannon also worked as a Preschool Teacher for nine years at Whitefield Academy. Shannon understands the importance of Early Childhood Education and enjoys working with children of all ages. She is passionate about adoption and working with mothers who have placed or are in the process of placing their child for adoption. Shannon wants program participants to be successful while at Lifehouse and once they graduate from our program. She enjoys learning about
and working with program participants towards achieving their goals.
Shannon and her husband Billy have five children and two English Bulldogs. Her favorite Bible verse is: “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
Anita Kuhn
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
After seeing an ad in the Catholic Record for an Office Manager/Bookkeeper, Anita knew her studies in Accounting at Bellarmine University and her years of experience in office administration and bookkeeping would make her a great fit for Lifehouse.
Having retired in August 2022, Anita wasn’t sure she wanted to return to the workforce, but couldn’t stop thinking about Lifehouse. After much prayer, and reflecting on the fact that she was once a young, teenage mother, Anita felt that God was calling her to Lifehouse where she would hopefully be able to help women who weren’t as fortunate as she was, thanks to the loving support of family and friends.
Anita and her husband, Ron, are blessed to have three sons, daughters-in-law, two grandsons, and a granddaughter. When Anita is not snuggling with Tucker and Lilly, Goldendoodles who demand lots of attention, she enjoys playing golf and pickleball.
Anita loves how Romans 12:2 applies to the Lifehouse program, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
House Mentors:
The house mentors at Lifehouse are Christian ladies who have a heart for nurturing, encouraging, mentoring, organizing, teaching, praying and loving on babies and moms. Mentors stay at Lifehouse for a 24-hour shift serving as a maternal figures for our program participants of all ages. Mentors listen and help solve problems, lead “family-style” discussions, and pray with our program participants. As outlined in Deuteronomy 6: 5-7, Lifehouse house mentors lead by example: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a house mentor, please contact the Lifehouse Program & Operations Director for more information at 502-897-1655.
Lifehouse Board of Directors
Lifehouse is honored to have such professional and prestigious leaders of the community to serve as our Directors. Each of these individuals brings experience and insight to the table, and their dedication to the mission is valuable. We are very grateful for the leadership and involvement of our Directors.
Bill Cooper, Pprogram participants
Greg Burch, Vice Pprogram participants/Treasurer
Maronda Dowdy, Secretary
Kevin Chesser, Assistant Treasurer
Holly Cooper, Member
Terri Greenwell, Member
Billy Hower, Member
Rev. Jamelle Jones, Member
Meg Scheaffel, Member
Anna Tatman, Member