The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa has a total of 20 full-time and part-time staff members who dedicate their time to ensure our families the best experience at both Houses.
Brenda Miller
Executive Director - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2000
brenda@rmhdesmoines.org
Brenda became Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa in 2008 and has been with the organization since 1999. Under her leadership, the House Program has more than doubled its capacity to its current 32 guest rooms. Brenda has become the face of the House and raised awareness of our mission and services throughout Central Iowa and is an effective steward of the funds donors invest in the House.
Stacy Dullard
Operations Manager - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2001
stacy@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Stacy who is the Operations Manager, she promotes a culture that ensures an engaged and passionate staff by providing support, leadership and the tools necessary to carry out the mission of RMH and provide the Home Away From Home that families need.
Meggie Curtis
Assistant Operations Manager - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 724-0701
meggie@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Meggie who is our Assistant Operations Manager. She assists in the development and management for all House guest programs and services. Meggie provides support to staff, volunteers, and families to help carry out the RMHC mission.
Maria Herrera
Special Events Coordinator - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2002
events@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Maria. She is our Special Events Coordinator for RMHC. Maria is the friendly face of our Special Events Team. You will find her hard at work planning, organizing, and executing events with her team.
Grace Wandro
Marketing Coordinator & Special Events Assistant - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2003
grace@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Grace who is our Marketing Coordinator and Special Events Assistant. She handles all of our marketing needs, and brings a warm smile, positive attitude, and great energy to our Special Events Team!
Kaitlyn Dew
House Manager - RMH inside MercyOne Children's Hospital
(515) 724-0700
kaitlyn@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Kaitlyn, our House Manager who manages the daily operations for our Ronald McDonald House at MercyOne Children's Hospital. She ensures the House runs smoothly while supporting families throughout their stay. Kaitlyn is a warm and welcoming face to our families during a time when they need it most.
Meredith Batz
House Manager - RMH Near Blank Children's Hospital
515-243-2111
meredith@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Meredith, who handles the day to day aspects that go into a family's stay at RMH near Blank Children's Hospital. She is responsible for welcoming, serving, and supporting families by providing an inviting and comfortable home away from home.
Beth Janson
Resident Manager - RMH near Blank Children's Hospital
(515) 243-2111
beth@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Beth who is our resident manager. She spends her days enthusiastically serving those who need a lift, a cheerleader, a shoulder to cry on, or to laugh until they cry. She cares for our guests so they can better care for their child. Managing the House is top priority so all our guests feel welcomed, safe, and fed.
Maggie Siwinski
Volunteer Coordinator
515-204-2005
maggie@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Maggie, who is our Volunteer Coordinator. She organizes all aspects of volunteering for our House, from meal providers to house volunteers to event volunteers and more. She brings a positive attitude and passionate outlook to all of our volunteer opportunities.
Bernadette Dadds
House Services and Administrative Support Associate
bee@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Bernadette "Bee" who is our House Services and Administrative Support Associate for our House near Blank Children's Hospital. She handles various aspects that go into a family's stay at RMH as well as assisting our events team. She is responsible for welcoming, serving, and supporting families by providing an inviting and comfortable home away from home.
Rachel Armstrong
Evening House Associate
rachel@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Rachel who is our Evening House Associate for our MercyOne House. She handles various aspects that go into a family's stay at RMH at MercyOne Children's Hospital. She is responsible for welcoming, serving, and supporting families by providing an inviting and comfortable home away from home.
A home environment providing support and resources that help keep families together near Blank Children's Hospital.
A home environment providing support and resources that help keep families together at MercyOne Children's Hospital.
In-kind items donated to both of our Houses.
Provide a home cooked meal for the families utilizing RMHC of Central Iowa.
Meet our FAMILIES
The Riley Family stayed at our MercyOne House for 104 nights while their son, Leland, received some extra care in the NICU.
At 31 weeks, an ultrasound determined their baby girl needed to be delivered early by C-Section.
Adreanna spent 70 nights at our House after going into premature labor due to preeclampsia.
Ella Mae was born at 3:26am in an ambulance on the side of the interstate on the way to the hospital. Read her story!
The Anderson Family utilized our House inside MercyOne for 19 nights after their daughter was born 6 weeks premature.
The Aspelund Family stayed at our MercyOne House for 47 nights while baby Isla received some extra care in the NICU.
Roy and Kentlie spent 7 nights at our Blank House while their baby girl received extra care in the NICU for pneumonia.
Aaron, Maddy, and Samuel stayed at our Blank House for 7 nights while their son & little brother, Bond, stayed in the PICU.
Oliver was born prematurely at 33 weeks, and received extra care in the NICU.
Zadyn was born by c-section, and transferred from Lake City, IA by ambulance.
The Mobley family stayed at our Blank House for 68 nights after their daughter was born 13 weeks premature.
While they were in Iowa visiting family, Angela went into labor early with her twins.
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