Meet The Staff

Let us introduced the staff of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. These are the people who you talk to on the phone, sing silly songs with, run our facility and create fun opportunities to support our programs.

 


ANNIE MARKOWITZ, Program Director
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 12
annie@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2008.
Annie is  responsible for the development and execution of camp program activities by coordinating talented organizations, community members and dedicated volunteers to lead Camps many activities.  Be it Fishing, Radio Station, Sports or Arts & Crafts, -the activities bring adventure and big belly laughs to our campers and staff alike. Annie is also responsible for our growing Family Camp and Campamento Familiar sessions that provide support and hope for families that have a child ages infant- 8 years old + with cancer.


Brad Baillie, Ground & Maintenance Supervisor, Apple Canyon Center
(951) 659-4609 Ext. 12
brad@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 1999.
Responsible for care of our grass-filled meadows, majestic pines and numerous native shrubs on the grounds at Apple Canyon Center, Brad is also the care-taker of our healthy one-acre pond and its inhabitants of wide-mouth bass, pike and catfish.


Brian Crater, Associate Executive Director
Office: (310) 268-8488 Ext. 28
Camp: (951) 659-4609 Ext. 10
brian@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 1988.
Brian oversees the camp operation. Brian likes to make sure each child and adult that visits camp has the opportunity to feel the magic and personal growth that a camp experience can provide. Brian also coordinates our camp facility development project to build the best facilities to serve our children. Brian is  President of the American Camp Association-Southern California/Hawaii, current past-president of Children's Oncology Camping Association-International and is an instructor at California State University, Long Beach: Recreation Department.


CAMERON HANSEN, Maintenance, Apple Canyon Center
(951) 659-4609 Ext. 12
maintenance@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2006.
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the more that 30 cabins and structures at Apple Canyon Center, Cameron can be found with a screw driver, paint brush, light bulb and smile.

 


CHADWICK EDWARDS, Program Director
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 24
chadwick@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2005.
As Program Director, Chad leads and trains volunteers for our adventure-based programs at our Camp Courage course which includes our 50 foot Alpine Tower climbing course. Chad also shares responsibility in the recruitment, screening and training of over 300 volunteer counselor and activity staff. A member of the American Camp Association, Chad is a accreditation visitor of other quality camp programs.


DAVID GARRY, Camp Volunteer Coordinator
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 25
david@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2007.

David is the information Guru for new and returning camp volunteers. He assists staff with necessary paperwork, scheduling interviews, insuring volunteers know location & time of each camp event. David comes to us with years of camp experience and knows how!


DON ALEXANDER, Maintenance, Apple Canyon Center
(951) 659-4609 Ext. 12
maintenance@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2008.
Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the more that 30 cabins and structures at Apple Canyon Center, Ralph can be found with a screw driver, paint brush, light bulb and smile.


Eileen McDermott, IT Manager
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 20
Joined our staff in 1994.
eileen@campronaldmcdonald.org
Eileen supports the technology and database activities of Camp. The staff and our computers all love Eileen!


EMILY DUBIN, Director of Family and Hospital  Outreach
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 16
emily@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2004.
Emily coordinates and supports camper recruitment efforts through deepening our relationships with the many dedicated doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists and  interpreters in Southern California hospitals and clinics. In addition, Emily coordinates Camp's many outreach activities in coordination with the many southland cancer support organizations.


Jennifer "Dot" Mains, Camp Director
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 15
dot@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2001.
Dot is responsible for the development and coordination of camp programs and camp special activities. Dot leads camp staff and volunteers as they inspire laughter, create friendships, and foster growth for each of campers. Dot is a member of the American Camp Association serving on the Education Committee and is an ACA accreditation visitor. In addition, Dot serves on the board of the Children's Oncology Camp Association-International.   Dot is a noted national and regional presenter/speaker in the areas of group development and adolescent programming.


MARI DIAZ, Administrative Assistant & Camper Registration
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 28
mari@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 2006.
Mari registers campers for Winter Camp, Summer Camp, Family Camp and Campamento Familiar sessions. Mari can answer  your questions about the magic that camp can create for our children and families.


MARISA MATERNA, Events & Special Projects Coordinator
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 29
Joined our staff in 2005.
marisa@campronaldmcdonald.org

Marisa organizes all special events and activities. She also is our event and office volunteer coordinator. If you want to help at an event or in our office.. she's your gal!


Pam Rivera, Controller
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 22
pam@campronaldmcdonald.org
Joined our staff in 1987.
She is in charge of our accounting making sure deposits are credited to the right account and bills get paid in a timely fashion. Pam coordinates the budget process and makes sure we all stay within our budget all year.


SALLY SANDERS, Director of Development
(310) 268-8488 Ext. 14
Joined our staff in 2005.
sally@campronaldmcdonald.org

Sally's responsibilities include supervision and direction of Camps' Foundation and Corporation Solicitations. In addition, she directs the individual appeals for funds and supports our 20 million dollar capital campaign.