Amanda Chreene, LVN

Meet our Executive Director, Amanda Chreene, LVN!

Amanda comes to us with a wide range of experience as a nurse.  Her previous experience includes working in an assisted living environment, as well as, in skilled nursing and rehab.

Amanda has been a nurse for more than ten years.

Originally from Louisiana, Amanda has now lived in Texas for five years.  Amanda has a passion for caring for people of all ages. but has a special place in her heart for caring for the elderly.

Amanda joined our team in February of 2024.  She is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to our residents and we are so thrilled to have Amanda as part of our team!

Gertrude Mauwa

Celebrating 23 years of service!

Gertrude has been employed with DaySpring since February of 2001! Gertrude started at DaySpring as a caregiver and was promoted to the Director of Resident Care in October of 2006. Gertrude has two daughters. Gertrude likes to listen to disco and gospel music and enjoys cooking, cleaning and doing laundry. She loves to laugh and have fun and enjoys the company of good friends and family.

Mark Brown

Celebrating 4 years of service!

Mark joined the DaySpring team in February 2020 bringing with him many years of culinary expertise and experience in the hospitality industry.  Mark has a proven record for maintaining high levels of resident satisfaction as it relates to the food and beverage industry.  His background working as an Executive Chef and Director of Dining Services in various upscale communities includes oversight of Kosher kitchens, satellite kitchens, cafes, bakeries and managing multiple dining rooms. Mark has created a custom tailored menu satisfying the palettes of all DaySpring residents!

Joyce McCann

Celebrating 17 years of service!

Joyce serves every part of DaySpring with her entire heart and has since the day God led her to DaySpring! Joyce moved to Texas from Arizona and found DaySpring after moving to the Plano area. Joyce loves helping others. She has a passion for serving both residents and their family members. In fact, Joyce loves to care for the entire team at DaySpring! Joyce sees her job as a ministry and she puts her whole heart into all that she does. When she is not working, Joyce enjoys reading, watching movies, and cross stitching. Joyce has two daughters, Lori Anne and Mindy.

LaCrecia Whirl

Celebrating 10 years of service!

LaCrecia Whirl started out by serving the residents of DaySpring as a volunteer. For several years, LaCrecia dedicated time each week enhancing the lives of DaySpring residents. LaCrecia has been a member of SENT Church, formerly known as Collin Creek Community Church, for more than 10 years and this is how she learned about the opportunity to serve and minister to DaySpring residents. Wanting to donate her time in a Church-related ministry, LaCrecia says DaySpring was a calling and she felt moved by God to serve. She discovered that the residents were blessing her with so much more than she ever imagined. As she faithfully poured love into them, they poured love back into her, at a very difficult time in her life. She says that the residents were her medicine and that serving them aided her healing. After 10 years of volunteering, LaCrecia joined the DaySpring team as an Activities Director. Shortly after becoming involved through the resident activity program, LaCrecia transitioned into a role as a Family Liaison, helping families who need to find assisted living for their loved one. LaCrecia says, “I am humbled to be a part of the LOVE of God lived out daily within DaySpring.” LaCrecia has been a blessing to the DaySpring team and to DaySpring residents and family members. She enjoys fashion, dancing, painting, and rollerblading in her time away from work.

Emma Wanjiru

Celebrating 21 years of service!

Emma has been a part of the DaySpring family since April of 2003. Emma has a kind and happy spirit and her passion for caring for our residents is evident. Emma enjoys Soul and Gospel music and watching movies, especially comedies. Her favorite color is red. Emma is a happy person and loves to have fun!

Elaine Reid

Celebrating 9 years of service!

Elaine Reid is a servant leader with more than a decade of experience in activity facilitation and coordination.   Elaine earned her Master’s degree in both Christian Education and Ministry Based Evangelism. Elaine joined the DaySpring team in February of 2015.  She brings so much joy and laughter to the resident activity program and her laugh is contagious!