30 Jan Ronald McDonald House Washington DC Welcomes Three New Board Members
Ronald McDonald House Washington DC is pleased to welcome three new leaders to the Board of Directors: Marc DiFazio, Joanna Fazio, and Kari Swenson. Each brings expertise that strengthens how we support families with seriously ill children across our region.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding leaders to the Board. Each brings unique perspective and practical expertise that will help move our mission forward.”
— Meera Pillai, Board Chair
“We’re honored to welcome Marc, Joanna, and Kari to our Board of Directors. Their leadership and commitment to children and families will strengthen our work as we serve families when they need us most.”
— Kymberly Wolff, President and CEO
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Marc DiFazio, MD
Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Children’s National Hospital
Dr. DiFazio is a board-certified neurologist in adult and pediatric care and leads ambulatory services at Children’s National.
What he brings
- Deep pediatric clinical experience + systems-level operations leadership
- Longstanding service background, including training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Insight into how families experience care across visits, clinics, and outpatient settings
Joanna Fazio
Vice President, Pediatric Service Line, Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
Joanna is a healthcare leader focused on growth, operations, and pediatric strategy within Inova’s children’s services.
What she brings
- Operational leadership that improves how systems support families
- Strategic growth experience across pediatric programs + services
- Community-facing leadership that strengthens partnerships around family-centered care
Kari Swenson
McDonald’s Owner-Operator + Co-leader, Horizon LLC
Kari brings a strong legacy of local leadership and community investment through her work as a McDonald’s Owner-Operator and business leader.
What she brings
- People-first leadership across multi-location operations
- Deep understanding of community giving + grassroots engagement
- Long-term commitment to the mission and the families we serve
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