Staff

The people that make all the difference.

Full Time Staff

President & CEO
Kymberly Wolff

Kymberly Wolff is the President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, D.C. (RMHCDC), a role she has held since November 2021. Wolff’s journey with RMHC began early in her life, from working her first job as a McDonald’s crew member to volunteering with RMHC for ten years while residing in Atlanta. Her deep connection with RMHC has been a significant part of her life and career.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in the global and national nonprofit sector, Wolff is known for her collaborative and results-driven approach. She is dedicated to driving transformative growth, removing barriers, strengthening families, and promoting healing.

Under her leadership, RMHCDC has seen a remarkable impact, including:

  • An 11% year-over-year rise in Ronald McDonald House occupancy rates.
  • A 60% increase in the number of children served.
  • A 600% year-over-year increase in McDonald’s crew volunteerism.
  • Over 10,000 meals provided to families served by RMHCDC.

Wolff’s strategic and innovative methods include securing pro bono data analysis of over 147,000 records from more than three decades. This analysis will uncover hidden relationships, improve forecasting accuracy, and inform actionable strategies, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of RMHCDC programs.

Before joining RMHCDC, Wolff led organizational restructuring, developed organizational capacity models for program acceleration and expansion, and fostered cross-sector partnerships involving Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Wolff’s career in the global nonprofit sector includes leading international development teams at Habitat for Humanity International and CARE. Her work focused on saving lives, eradicating poverty, providing disaster relief and recovery, improving livelihoods, and empowering communities through access and opportunity.

Kymberly Wolff’s visionary leadership and strategic insight have been instrumental in advancing the mission of RMHCDC and achieving significant milestones in family-centered healthcare and community support.

Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Adelaide Birgenheier
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House Operations Coordinator, VA
Dominic Elting
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Assistant VP, Corporate &
Foundation Relations
Kristen Green
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Executive Assistant
Kelly Gyenis
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Chief Operating Officer
Sima Hassassian
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DC House Operations Manager
Hussein Heshmat
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Associate Director, Family Support Services
Celia Holland
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Digital Fundraising Manager
Omar Linton
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Associate Director, Finance &
Administration
Victoria Meyer
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Family Support Services Coordinator
Lauren Pina
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VP, Community Engagement
Craig Rice
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House Operations Coordinator, DC
Emily Tran
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Part Time Staff

Guest Services Manager
Misty Brough

Guest Services Manager
Catherine Canterbury

Guest Services Manager
Mark Dalrymple-Reynolds

Guest Services Manager
Charles Foster

Guest Services Manager
Roberta Fowler

Guest Services Manager
Tyrone Johnson

Guest Services Manager
Deanna Nash

Family Services Assistant
Milenka Rivera

Guest Services Manager
Rachel Schacht

Guest Services Manager
Ryan Smith

Guest Services Manager
Anthony Strickland

Guest Services Manager
Terry Thompson

Guest Services Manager
Vy Tran

Board of Directors

Great guidance through wisdom and experience.

Meera has been on the Board for 6 years and served in various leadership roles on the Development and Governance Committees. She also chaired the annual Red Shoe 5K for 3 years, which is RMHCDC’s flagship fundraising event.

Meera joined the Board to help make a philanthropic impact in our local area. She has been particularly moved and motivated by hearing story after story of families who have been impacted and helped by our organization.

Chair
Executive Committee
Meera Pillai

2023-2024 Independent Voting Members

Vice Chair
Executive Committee
Peter Nguyen

Treasurer
Executive Committee
Anusha Cheriathundam

Secretary
Executive Committee
Rob Mooney

Bryan Cleghorn
Doug Kammerer
Greg Kassing
Neva Van Valkenburg

2024 Non-Voting Members

President & CEO
Kymberly Wolff