Staff

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 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 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 GRivers@rmhcsd.org

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

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

El-Azhar plans, coordinates and implements programs for the Ronald McDonald House. She works with community organizations, agencies and individuals to provide beneficial programming for our families. She brings almost twenty years of experience with creating programs for diverse communities to her position.  858-598-2426  enajjar@rmhcsd.org

Patrick joined our staff in 2017 with a diverse background in the field of facility maintenance. He is responsible for House maintenance, repairs and upgrades. A San Diego native, Patrick enjoys riding motorcycles and camping.

858-598-2418 pllewellyn@rmhcsd.org

Krysten is responsible for managing the administrative needs of House Operations. She assists with coordinating House events and projects and provides direct support to Gabi Rivers, Chief of Operations. Krysten 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

Vince is responsible for the coordination and recruiting of our volunteers. He is a San Diego native with experience in both for-profit and nonprofit agencies. 858-598-2430  Vspeitel@rmhcsd.org

Tera is responsible for coordinating groups that volunteer to cook and serve meals to families at our House. She also assists with scheduling other volunteer activities. Tera discovered a passion for working with nonprofits by interning with DONATE LIFE California. She joined us in 2017 after college and travel abroad.

858-598-2414 tpatton@rmhcsd.org

858-598-2435  beth@rmhcsd.org

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

858-598-2402

mcollins@rmhcsd.org

Victoria joined us 2016 to help corporate and community partners engage in our mission. She is responsible for the coordination of fundraising events including Red Shoe Day and the ROMP gala. Victoria enjoys camping, is an avid reader, and loves San Diego’s beautiful beaches.  858-598-2448 vhirst@rmhcsd.org

Alexa is a Southern California native who joined the team in 2019 after receiving her bachelor’s degree from UC Davis. She is responsible for the coordination of fundraising events including Dinner with Friends and our annual Golf Tournament. In her free time, Alexa enjoys dancing, hiking, and exploring everything San Diego has to offer. 858-598-2447 afeddema@rmhcsd.org

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

Mandy joined the Corporate & Community Philanthropy Team in 2018 to assist in events and community outreach. Mandy strives to set people up for success and has found working in non-profits and mission focused work to be a great fit. Mandy is a Houston native but has lived in San Diego for more than 10 years. In her free time, Mandy loves playing sand volleyball, rollerblading, reading and being creative. 848-598-2434 Mshefman@rmhcsd.org

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

Debbie joined us in 2012 as our Board Liaison, following a long career in research. She also coordinates our planned giving program, including our Planning from the Heart newsletter and e-newsletter and the planned giving web pages. Debbie is originally from the Washington, D.C. area and is a devoted jazz fan. 858-598-2415 DKamens@rmhcsd.org

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

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

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

858-598-2416 Bheaton@rmhcsd.org

Amy joined San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House in 2015 as assistant to Charles E. Day, our President and CEO. Amy is originally from Wisconsin but has called San Diego home for over six years. In addition to her responsibilities at our House, Amy volunteers with the Wisconsin Alumni Association – San Diego Chapter and San Diego Bowl Game Association.  858-598-2461  Aparr@rmhcsd.org