Board of Directors Archives

09 Jan RMHC Bay Area Announces Newly Elected Board Members, Strengthening Leadership to Advance Mission to Support Families with Sick Children

Posted at 19:43h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Latest News, People & Partners, Press Releases

Palo Alto, CA — January 9, 2026 — Ronald McDonald House Charities® Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) today announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors, welcoming...

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16 Jul Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Board President Katty Coulson Named 2025 Woman of Influence by Silicon Valley Business Journal

Posted at 16:27h in Board of Directors, Press Releases, Staff Picks

Palo Alto, CA, July 16, 2025 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is proud to announce that Board President Katty Coulson has been named a 2025...

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22 May Board Member Spotlight: How Family, Heritage, and Heart Led Elaine Weiner to RMHC Bay Area

Posted at 22:35h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Staff Picks

For Elaine Weiner, giving back is a value that has been instilled in her since childhood, shaped by her cultural heritage and experiences. From a young age, Elaine was deeply...

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10 Jan RMHC Bay Area Welcomes Six New Board Members to Strengthen Mission and Community Engagement

Posted at 09:17h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Press Releases

Palo Alto, CA – January 10, 2025 – Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is thrilled to announce the appointment of six dynamic new members to its...

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19 Nov Press Release: RMHC Bay Area’s ‘Feed the Love’ Program Wins Local Programs Impact Award

Posted at 09:59h in Announcements, Board of Directors, CEO, In the News, Mission Moments, Oakland, Press Releases

Palo Alto, CA - Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is thrilled to announce that our Feed the Love in-hospital meal program has received the Local Programs...

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01 Aug Celebrating Community Champion Linda Howell: A Legacy of Dedication and Service

Posted at 08:54h in Board of Directors, Mission Moments, Why We Serve

With decades of dedication to RMHC Bay Area, longtime supporter and RMHC Bay Area Board Member, Linda Howell, has become a beacon of philanthropy and service, inspiring others with her...

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29 May Ruby Hill Hike-for-a-Cause: A Community Success!

Posted at 08:34h in Board of Directors, Mission Moments

This past weekend, the Ruby Hill community donned their bright yellow Team RMHC shirts and transformed Pleasanton Ridge into a vibrant sea of support for Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay...

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06 Mar Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area

Posted at 09:28h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Why We Serve

Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is proud to welcome Dr. Chris Wachira as one of our newest board members. ...

Welcome New Board of Directors: Announcement graphic featuring photos and names of four new RMHC Bay Area board members: Arun Perinkolam, Dr. Chris Wachira, Mariam Sattar, and Lisa Blackwood-Kapral.

30 Jan Meet RMHC Bay Area’s New Board Members

Posted at 09:00h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Latest News, People & Partners

Join us in welcoming our new board members, Arun Perinkolam, Dr. Chris Wachira, Mariam Sattar, and Lisa Blackwood Kapral! We look forward to your incredible leadership and to drawing on...

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11 Jan Press Release: Katty Coulson Appointed as New Board President of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area

Posted at 07:25h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Latest News, Press Releases

Palo Alto, CA, Jan 11, 2024 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) proudly announces the appointment of Katty Coulson, as its new board president for a...