Board of Directors

Executive Committee

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Meera Pillai, Chair
Community Philanthropist
Community Leadership

Meera is a retired IT leader and passionate community advocate based in Northern Virginia. In addition to her role with Ronald McDonald House Washington DC, she brings that same commitment to service to her leadership roles with the boards of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and Educate Fairfax, where she works to strengthen communities and public education across the region.

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Rob Mooney, Vice-Chair
Director of Business Development, Hoar Construction
Business + Strategy

Rob is a business development leader with experience spanning engineering, construction, and other technical disciplines. He brings strategic advisory experience with George Mason University and regional organizations including NAIOP, connecting business leadership with community impact.

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Anusha Cheriathundam, Treasurer
Vice President of Finance and Administration, Knexus
Finance + Operations

Anusha is a finance executive focused on operational leadership and mission-driven impact. She brings expertise in financial strategy and a strong commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations that serve families and communities.

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Kari Swenson, Secretary
Owner-Operator, Horizon, LLC. – McDonald’s
McDonald’s Partner + Community Leadership

Kari is a McDonald’s Owner-Operator and business leader with deep roots in her community. She is committed to developing strong teams and supporting families through her leadership and longstanding partnership with Ronald McDonald House Washington DC.

Members

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Bryan Cleghorn
Owner-Operator, Knight Management Enterprises, LLC. – McDonald’s
McDonald’s Partner + Community Leadership

Bryan is a McDonald’s Owner-Operator of multiple local restaurants and a longtime advocate for Ronald McDonald House Washington DC. He has led regional McDonald’s leadership groups and actively supports fundraising and community engagement across the region.

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Marc DiFazio, M.D.
Vice President of Access, Children’s National Hospital
Healthcare Leadership

Dr. DiFazio is a board-certified neurologist and healthcare leader overseeing access to care at Children’s National Hospital. He brings clinical expertise and a systems-level perspective, with a focus on improving the connections between clinicians, primary care providers and families and the family experience in care.

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Joanna Fazio
Vice President and Administrator, Inova Children’s and Inova Pediatric Service Line
Healthcare Leadership

Joanna leads operations and strategy at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital and across Northern Virginia. She is focused on expanding access to high-quality care and building programs that better serve children and families.

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Jeff Gunhus
CEO and Co-Founder, Home Genius Exteriors
Entrepreneurship + Growth

Jeff is an entrepreneur and business leader who has scaled Home Genius Exteriors to national growth and recognition. A bestselling author, he brings a perspective grounded in leadership, brand building, and growth.

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Doug Kammerer
Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist, NBC4 Washington
Media + Community Voice

Doug is an Emmy Award–winning meteorologist for NBC4 Washington’s Storm Team4. A DC-area native, he brings decades of broadcast experience and is a trusted voice across the region. He also hosts Ronald McDonald House Washington DC’s signature fall event, the Red Shoe 5k Run/Walk.

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Neva Van Valkenburg
Retired McDonald’s Owner-Operator
Founding Supporter + Community Leadership

Neva is a longtime McDonald’s Owner-Operator and early champion of Ronald McDonald House Washington DC. She has played a key role in supporting the original DC House and has supported the Chapter since its founding.

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Kymberly Wolff (non-voting member)
President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House Washington DC
Executive Leadership

Kymberly is a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience. Since 2021, she has led significant growth across programs, expanding the number of families served and strengthening operations through data-informed strategy.

Executive

Kymberly Wolff, CFRE, President & CEO

Sima Hassassian, CAE, Chief Operating Officer

Myles Temple, Strategic Partnerships Manager

Signy Roberts, Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Lauren Levy, Marketing Manager

Josh Bokee, Vice President of Community Engagement

Hannah Morgan, CVA, Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager

Jenny Suh, Community Engagement & Events Manager

Joseph Lane, Vice President of House Operations

Celia Holland, Associate Director of Family Support Services

Hussein Heshmat, Senior House Operations Manager (DC)

Keisha Davis, Guest Services Manager (NoVA)

Lauren Pina, Family Support Services Coordinator (DC)

Rachel Hinnant, Family Support Services Coordinator (NoVA)

Mindy Stewart, Guest Services Associate (NoVA)

Victoria Meyer, Associate Director of Finance & Administration

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