Board of Directors

We are fortunate to have the dedication and leadership of a strong Board of Directors who are deeply committed to the vision of Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador as a recognized and respected organization helping keep sick children and their families close. Our board is comprised of leaders in the fields of business, finance, law, medicine, communications and facilities management. To compliment the role of our Board of Directors, there are also opportunities to work on Board Committees; facilities management, programs, development & communications and human resources.

If you have previous work or board experience with charitable and volunteer organizations, interest in supporting sick children and their families and have a passion for creating positive change, then we hope this opportunity resonates with you and you may consider joining our team.

If you have expertise or experience in Financial Management, Fundraising, Communications, Facility Management, Engineering, Human Resources, lived experience with RMHC programs or experience in serving on a non-profit, community-based board, charitable organization and/or committee this would be an asset. Please forward your expression of interest and a brief summary of your qualifications/experience, in confidence, to the RMHC NL Governance Committee c/o RMHC NL Executive Director at annettegodsell@rmhcnl.ca  

For more information:

03 Release – September 25 2024 Appointment of New Board Members

Volunteer Posting – Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Angie Brown, CPA, CA, CIA, Grant Thornton

Board Chair

Gail Collins VP, People & Corporate Affairs

Vice-Chair

Brian White, Director, Communications and External Affairs with Iron Ore Company of Canada

Director

Darren Martin,  

Director – Treasurer

Dr. Lisa Goodyear, Pediatric oncologist, Janeway Children’s Hospital

Director

Hilary Wicks Morrow, partner, Roebothan McKay Marshall

Director

VACANT  (McDonald’s Representative)

Director

Tony Dawe, FCAE, FEC, FCSSE, P. Eng., President of Phoenix Engineering Inc.

Director

Julianne Griffin, Chief Executive Officer, Labrador North Chamber of Commerce

Director

Margo Edison, Fisheries and Ocean Canada 

Director

Melanie Callahan, Communications Advisor Grenfell Campus

Director

2023

(Back Row) L-R:  Jennifer Fleming (Family & Volunteer Services), Annette Godsell (RMHC NL Executive Director), Tony Dawe P.Eng, Dr. Lisa Goodyear, Brian White, Gail Collins, Penny McDonald,  Christina Morgan, CFRE (Director Development & Communications),

(Front Row) L-R:  Hilary Wicks Morrow, Angie Brown

Missing: Erin Higdon

2022

(Back Row) L-R: Heather Peters, Annette Godsell (RMHC NL Executive Director), Gary Follett, Jennifer Fleming (Family & Volunteer Services), Blair Rogers K.C., Gail Collins, Penny McDonald,  Christina Morgan, CFRE (Director Development & Communications),

(Front Row) L-R:  Theresa Rahal, and Angie Brown.

Missing: Dr. Lynette Bowes and Erin Higdon

April 2019

(Back Row) L-R: Annette Godsell (RMHC NL Executive Director), Christine Morgan RMHC NL Director Development & Communications), Blair Rogers, Dawn Dalley, Sterling Peyton, Paul Rogers, Erin Higdon, Jennifer Fleming (Family & Volunteer Services)
(Front Row) L-R: Kate Horton (RMHC Canada Executive Director), Theresa Rahal, Bill Budgell,  Dr. Lynette Bowes, Heather Peters.

Missing: Gary Follett

April 2016

(Back Row) L-R: Blair Rogers, Dawn Dalley, Paul Rogers, Sterling Peyton, Rick Tiller, Theresa Rahal, Bill Budgell
(Front Row) L-R: Rod Legge, Dr. Lynette Bowes, Gerry Beresford. Missing: Neil Sullivan.

April 2014

(Back Row) L-R: Rick Tiller, Bill Budgell, Cathy Bennett, Gerry Beresford, Theresa Rahal, Brad Wicks

(Front Row) L-R: Peggy Bartlett, Dr. Lynette Bowes, Rod Legge

September 2012 – Founding Board

(Back Row) L-R: Bill Budgell, Peggy Bartlett, Richard Ellis (RMHC Canada), Rod Legge, Cathy Dornan, John Henley, Brad Wicks, Theresa Rahal, Cathy LoBlaw (RMHC Canada)
(Middle Row) L-R: Randy and Ginny Bell (Honorary Campaign Chairs), Gerry Beresford, Cathy Bennett
(Front Row) Ronald McDonald
Missing from photo: Rod MacDonald