Kim Mercado joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego in February 2023 with over 17 years of experience in nonprofit events, marketing, and fundraising. Kim uses her vast event planning experience to manage corporate giving and events for the House. She is a University of California, Santa Barbara alumna and moved to San Diego in 2020. Outside of work, she enjoys going on adventures with her husband, 3-year old son, and her dog, Pinto Bean, working out at Orange Theory, and watching reality tv.