Who We Are

At Ronald McDonald House Tallahassee, our mission is simple yet powerful: to keep families close when it matters most. We provide a welcoming, home-like environment for families with children receiving medical treatment in the Tallahassee area, offering comfort, community, and critical support—just steps away from the hospital.

Since our founding, we’ve stood beside thousands of families in crisis, helping to ease emotional and financial burdens so they can focus on what matters most: the health and healing of their child.

A Team United in Purpose

Our Staff: Professional, Compassionate, and Committed

At the heart of Ronald McDonald house Tallahassee is a team of dedicated professionals who bring passion, empathy, and expertise to every part of our work. From guest services and family support to operations and development, each member of our staff plays a vital role in creating a supportive environment where families can rest and recharge.

A Team United in Purpose

Our Staff: Professional, Compassionate, and Committed

A mother sits with her 3 children

At the heart of Ronald McDonald house Tallahassee is a team of dedicated professionals who bring passion, empathy, and expertise to every part of our work. From guest services and family support to operations and development, each member of our staff plays a vital role in creating a supportive environment where families can rest and recharge.

We believe in serving with dignity and respect, recognizing that each family’s journey is unique. Our team is trained to offer care with sensitivity and discretion, responding quickly to the needs of our guests while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Whether it’s preparing meals, coordinating volunteers, managing our facilities, or ensuring families have everything they need—we’re here with open hearts and capable hands.

 Our Board of Directors: Diverse Leaders, One Shared Vision
 
Our Board of Directors is a dynamic and diverse group of community leaders who bring a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents to the table. Representing fields such as healthcare, business, education, law, and nonprofit leadership, our board reflects the community we serve—united by a shared belief in the mission of Ronald McDonald house Tallahassee.

While our backgrounds may differ, our goal is the same: to ensure that no family has to face the challenge of a medical crisis alone.

The strength of our board lies in this diversity—of thought, culture, profession, and experience—which drives innovative solutions, thoughtful governance, and sustainable growth. Together with our staff, the board sets the vision, safeguards our values, and champions our commitment to serving families with integrity and compassion.

At Ronald McDonald house Tallahassee we are more than just a house—we are a haven, a support system, and a community united by love, hope, and resilience.

Our Staff

Kristi Sanders – President/CEO
Kristin McMillan - House Operations Manager
Sherri Parsons -Finance Coordinator
Christal Norman - House Assistant
Amy Andrews
Kecia Brown
Mary Cooksey
Norma Eleazer

Board of Directors

Elizabeth Boyd
Board Chair - Tom Hunter
Treasurer/Chair Elect
Beth Sundstrom
Secretary - Trish Conners
Melissa Dobak
Nicole Duncan
Kayana Gaines
Kim Outlaw
Dawn Vazquez
Bobbie Warren

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