Board of Directors Archives

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

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

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

The Lamson family joined Scott as he was honored with the Big Red Shoe Award. Alongside him are his wife, Karen Lamson (nearest right), Greg Sinigiani (far left), current RMHC board member, and siblings.

06 Dec Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors Local McDonald’s Owner with Big Red Shoe Award

Posted at 09:15h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Donors, In the News, Latest News, McDonald's, Mission Moments, Press Releases, Recognition

Palo Alto, CA — Ronald McDonald House Charities® Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) honored Scott Lamson with the prestigious Big Red Shoe Award in recognition of his four-decade legacy of...

Photo collage of Cecilia and family on the left side. There is a quote on the right which reads "“To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving families 25 years ago isn’t the way it’s serving families now, and it’ll be different 25 years from now, but the core values remain the same: support, access, and healing. That’s exciting to me.”

13 Oct Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cecilia Aviles

Posted at 08:47h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Hispanic Heritage Month, Staff Picks

“To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving...

Photo of Willie Hernandez on the left side. There is a quote on the the right which reads "“The mission of RMHC resonates with me on a deeply personal level. I grew up in a family of farmworkers in the Central Valley — the same community where so many of the families we serve at the Ronald McDonald House are from. The housing and services we provide make it possible for families to access the best medical care in the Bay Area.”

06 Oct Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Willie Hernandez

Posted at 13:41h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Hispanic Heritage Month, Staff Picks

"The mission of RMHC resonates with me on a deeply personal level. I grew up in a family of farmworkers in the Central Valley — the same community where so...

14 Aug Check Out Our Strategic Plan

Posted at 10:23h in Board of Directors, CEO, Latest News, Why We Serve

CEO Laura Keegan Boudreau shares RMHC Bay Area’s vision and path to serving more families across our region....

15 Nov Mission Moment — Philanthropy Day

Posted at 17:15h in Board of Directors, Donors, Mission Moments, People & Partners, Why We Serve

Nov. 17 — “Tad has continually helped our organization, championing our mission to other philanthropists and foundations around the Bay Area. He played a vital part in funding our 2015...