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.
Paige Moore
Executive Director - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2000
paige@rmhdesmoines.org
Paige Moore became the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa on June 17, 2024. Paige’s expertise, leadership skills, commitment to excellence, and experience with RMHCCI partners and funders make her an exceptional leader. Under her leadership, the organization’s success and impact in achieving its mission and vision will continue to flourish. Before taking on the role of Executive Director, Paige served on the RMHCCI Board for several years and knows our organization well.
Meggie Curtis
Operations Manager - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 724-0701
meggie@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Meggie who is our 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 RMHC and provide the home-away-from-home that families need.
Kaitlyn Kinyon
Assistant Operations Manager - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 724-0700
kaitlyn@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Kaitlyn, our Assistant Operations Manager who manages the daily operations for our Ronald McDonald Houses here in Des Moines. 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.
Grace Wandro
Marketing Coordinator - RMHC of Central Iowa
(515) 204-2003
grace@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Grace who is our Marketing Coordinator. She handles all of our marketing needs, and brings a warm smile, positive attitude, and great energy to our House!
Bernadette Dadds
Special Events Coordinator - RMHC of Central Iowa
515-204-2002
bee@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Bernadette "Bee" who is our Special Events Coordinator for RMHCCI. As leader of our Events Team, Bee is responsible for executing and deploying our five fundraising events throughout the year.
Meredith Batz
House Manager - RMHCCI 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.
Rachel Armstrong
House Manager - RMHCCI inside MercyOne Children's Hospital
rachel@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Rachel who is our House Manager 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.
Beth Janson
Resident Manager - RMHCCI near Blank Children's Hospital
(515) 243-2111
beth@rmhdesmoines.org
Meet Beth who is our resident manager. She spends her days enthusiastically serving families so that they always feel welcomed, safe, and fed.
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.
Christen & Grant stayed at our MercyOne House for 82 nights after their daughter was born 10 weeks early. Read their story!
The Hickle-Peer Family stayed at our MercyOne House for 93 nights during their daughter's time in the NICU. Read their story!
Jillian and Reese Morris, from Stanhope, IA, stayed at our House near Blank Children's Hospital for 15 nights while their son, Raiden, received care in the NICU.
The Parton family, from Mahaska county, stayed at our MercyOne House while their daughter stayed in the NICU. The Parton family stayed for 2 weeks and then were able to take their sweet daughter home!
Mom, Yoom, and Dad, Shonn, stayed at our MercyOne House with their son as their daughter, Eva was being treated in MercyOne Children's Hospital. After 31 nights, the Surber family was able to go home!
The Wendl family, from Guthrie, Iowa, spent 17 nights at our Blank House when their son, Trey, was born at 37 weeks old with pneumonia and respiratory distress.
The Guinn family from Appanoose county stayed 98 days at our MercyOne House while their son, Edson, was in the NICU after severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy at birth.
The Pollpeter family from Mahaska county stayed at our Blank House right after their son was born.
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