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Leadership

Charles Day

Charles E. Day

President & CEO

Chuck assumed leadership of Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego in December 2010. He came to the Ronald McDonald House with a wealth of experience in non-profit fund development and leadership, most recently his 15 years at Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center. He is active in the Kiwanis Club of San Diego, Estate Planning Council of San Diego and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where he received the 2009 Outstanding Development Professional Award. Chuck was named 2015 Most Admired CEO by San Diego Business Journal in the small nonprofit category. He is recognized for fostering a culture where volunteers, staff, and donors work together to meet the needs of the nearly 15,000 family members who come to us each year for a “home away from home” during their child’s hospitalization. Chuck is a Chula Vista native and has his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Redlands. 858-598-2420 CDay@rmhcsd.org

Nicole DeBerg

Chief Financial Officer

Nicole joined the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego team in March 2018 with extensive financial leadership and executive experience in various non-profit, for-profit and grant-funded organizations, including the J. Craig Venter Institute, the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, the San Diego Housing Commission, Altair Therapeutics and Kalysps, Inc. Nicole is a CPA and worked for the public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche before starting her career in industry. She has further served many San Diego non-profit organizations as a board member and member of the finance or audit committee. Nicole is responsible for all financial management and planning at Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Nicole has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. 858-598-2431 NDeBerg@rmhcsd.org

Gabi Robison

Chief Operations Officer

Gabi oversees daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and program development. She plays a key role in fostering relationships with partner organizations and our in-kind donors. Gabi started as manager of our original House in 2005 and has worked in social services for over twenty five years. In her time with us, Gabi helped to develop the Family Care Center program and to extend services beyond the families of cancer patients. Gabi is the recipient of the Channel 10 Leadership Award, the Heartland Human Relations Award, and “Lemon Grove Citizen of the Year” in recognition of her outstanding community work. 858-598-2429 Grobison@rmhcsd.org

House & Guest Services

Scott Herroon

Scott Herroon

Facilities Supervisor

As a Seabee for 20 years, Scott was deployed around the world to provide humanitarian aid and assist in rebuilding hospitals, schools and utilities after major disasters. He has a degree in structural engineering and a wealth of knowledge from the construction business he owned and operated for fourteen years.  858-598-2418 sherrroon@rmhcsd.org

Kerrina Koltz

Kerrina Koltz

Executive Assistant

Kerrina has worked in a range of roles for Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego since 2008.  She also provides logistical and program support to House activities, events, and overall operations.  858-598-2404  kkoltz@rmhcsd.org

Ruth Dominguez

Ruth Zuñiga

House & Guest Services Supervisor

Ruth works closely with social workers from area hospitals to coordinate residential services and facilitate travel logistics for families traveling long distances. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment for Ronald McDonald House guests. 858-598-2401 rzuniga@rmhcsd.org

Volunteer Engagement & Meals Program

Krysten Conn

Volunteer Services Supervisor

Krysten joined us in 2018 and is now responsible for supervising volunteer recruitment, community partnerships, and volunteer retention and recognition for the Volunteer Department. She received her bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. She enjoys reading and going to the beach in her free time. 858-598-2427 Kconn@rmhcsd.org

Community Engagement & Fundraising

BEth Van Eetveldt

Beth van Eetveldt

Director of Individual Philanthropy

858-598-2435  beth@rmhcsd.org

Allegra Sonza

Allegra Sonza

Philanthropy Officer

Allegra began working closely with our guests in 2013 as our Family Care Coordinator. Since 2015, she has been facilitating activities to engage donors in the life-changing care of families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Allegra was born and raised in El Centro, California, and maintains close connections in both San Diego and Imperial Valley. 858-598-2417 ASonza@rmhcsd.org

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Melinda “Mindy” Collins

Director, Corporate & Community Philanthropy

858-598-2402

mcollins@rmhcsd.org

Halle Aiken

Corporate & Community Philanthropy Coordinator

858-598-2447 haiken@rmhcsd.org

Diana Witte

Diana Witte

Corporate Development Coordinator

Originally from Chicago, Diana started as a volunteer for our events and then joined us part-time. She focuses on our golf invitational and third party fundraisers.  858-598-2421 DWitte@rmhcsd.org

Grants, Board & Donor Communications

Marcy Rodin

Marcy Rodin

Director of Grants and Publications

Marcy develops funding proposals and manages a range of communications including From the Heart magazine, e-newsletters, and this website. Marcy is a Minnesota native and Boston transplant. She joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego shortly after it opened its expanded facility in 2009. She has been striving to promote its mission ever since. 858-598-2432 MRodin@rmhcsd.org

Social Media & Raffle Programs

Thien Giang

Thien Giang

Director of Marketing

Thien fosters community connections on social media and manages the logistics and promotion of our raffle fundraisers. Thien is an avid golfer and rabid supporter of all things Cal Bears. 858-598-2446 TGiang@rmhcsd.org

Ernesto Gonzalez

Multimedia & Alternative Resource Specialist

Early in his career Ernesto began working for a variety of media organizations in the county including NBC Universal and iHeart Media.  His desire to make a more direct impact in the community led him to the non-profit world. In his free time Ernesto likes composing music and creating short films. 858-598-2445 e.gonzalez@rmhcsd.org

Accounting, Administration & Database

Heather Hocking

Heather Hocking

Senior Accountant

Heather is a San Diego native who received her bachelor of science from San Diego State University in business administration with emphasis in accounting. She began working with Ronald McDonald House families in 2014 as a front desk volunteer. She then transitioned to volunteering in the accounting department, and in 2016 she became our senior accountant. 858-598-2457 hhocking@rmhcsd.org

Brady Heaton

Accounting Assistant

858-598-2416 Bheaton@rmhcsd.org

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Events & Ways to Help

Virtual Red Shoe Day
June 3, 2021
Virtual Red Shoe Day
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Jan 1, 2021 Donate To-Go Containers
Jan 7, 2021 Shop and Support Ronald McDonald House through Walmart
Feb 1, 2021 Greatest House Needs
Feb 1, 2021 Food Drives
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Around The House

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Donate Containers for Meals

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40 Years of Keeping Families Close
40 Years of Keeping Families Close

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Stories From Our Families

Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
Together with Valeria
Together with Valeria
Cheering for Kayla
Cheering for Kayla
Crossing an Ocean for Milo
Crossing an Ocean for Milo
Cassandra and Her House, Then and Now
Cassandra and Her House, Then and Now
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