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Southern California Chapter

Unifying the efforts of our six houses, a camp, two family rooms and other programs, the Southern California Chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

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Our Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses located throughout Southern California help families stay close to their child when they need treatment for a serious medical condition. Our Houses provide a home-like setting, close to the region's top hospitals, where families can stay free-of charge for as long as necessary.

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Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times helps children with cancer and their families find hope, healing and a sense of normalcy at our year-round, medically supervised camp facility.

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Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms provide an oasis for parents and caregivers inside the hospital, giving them a chance to sleep, shower, and connect with other families just steps away from their child’s hospital bed.

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides compassionate emotional support, education, and resources to the families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House. We are available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year even after you leave the house and return home.

Los Angeles Staff

Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House staff members are dedicated to providing comfort, care, and support to children and families in Southern California.

Rebecca Jackson Lai, CFRE

Executive Director

Rebecca Jackson Lai has served as Executive Director for the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House since September 2022. Rebecca joined RMHCSC in 2011, helping lead the grand opening of the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House. Growing from Operations Director, to Development Director and then Associate Executive Director, Rebecca’s work with the community, along with helping our Long Beach program ensure continued financial success, has shown her ongoing dedication to the RMHCSC mission.

Prior to joining RMHCSC, Rebecca held various leadership roles in the Hospitality industry for more than a decade.

Rebecca earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2021. She serves on the board of the Long Beach Youth Soccer Organization, is married to her husband, Trevor, and they have two young daughters, Emma and Maddie.

Mary Asido

Executive Assistant

Development Team

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Chris Garcia

Director of Development
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Stephanie Funari Barnes

Development Manager

Family Centered Care Team

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Kait Ahlschwede, LCSW

Director of Family Centered Care
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Brendan Casey

Family Programs Manager
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Clyde Wellons

Family Care Manager
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Nicole Perez

Volunteer Coordinator
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Aisling Archdeacon

Family Care Coordinator

Ashley Rabadan

Family Care Coordinator

Chris Polanco

Family Care Coordinator

Declan Quinlan

Family Care Coordinator

Denise Barrios

Family Care Coordinator

Hilda Jimenez

Family Care Coordinator

Sid Avila-Lewis

Family Care Coordinator

Alex Smith

Family Care Associate

Alina Sfatcu

Family Care Associate

Asalia Morfin

Family Care Associate

Ashley Jackson

Family Care Associate

Carla Gonzalez

Family Care Associate

Chloe Jedwood

Family Care Associate

Christian Jost

Family Care Associate

Elida Hernandez

Family Care Associate

Ivette Martin

Family Care Associate

Jacque Taylor

Family Care Associate

Jeremy Wei

Family Care Associate

Lauren Johnson

Family Care Associate

Lorraine Perez

Family Care Associate

Matthew Finley

Family Care Associate

Michael Kelly

Family Care Associate

Victoria Aguilar

Family Care Associate

Facilities Team

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Don Leibowitz

Don Leibowitz

Director of Building Services

Noah Weiner

Facilities Technician

Michael Hernandez

Housekeeper
Cristina Romero

Cristina Romero

Housekeeper

Lorena Terrazas

Housekeeper

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