Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York has hired ALEXIS RICHER as development manager, COURTNEY SCHILLER as house program and facility manager, and ZOË WHITE as community engagement coordinator. The nonprofit organization operates the CNY Ronald McDonald House — located at 1100 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse — 24 hours a day, year-round, at no cost for families whose children are hospitalized with serious illnesses or injuries.

Richer will support the planning, coordination, and execution of the organization’s internal fundraising initiatives and its annual signature fundraising events; manage event volunteers; and facilitate and foster positive donor relationships. She previously gained experience in event planning and donor relations, working as the special events and digital marketing manager at the Rescue Mission Alliance. Richer has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from SUNY Oswego.

Schiller will oversee the daily operation of the CNY Ronald McDonald House, including the coordination of general maintenance and management of daily volunteers, and will facilitate house programs to enhance the experience of guest families. She previously worked as an authorization specialist at St. Joseph’s Physicians in Syracuse and Omni Pain & Precision Medicine in Utica, and was a weekend manager at the CNY Ronald McDonald House. Schiller has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary health services from Western Michigan University.

White will implement and oversee the nonprofit’s community engagement and outreach initiatives, build and cultivate relationships with service-focused individuals and community partners and collaborate with community partners to manage external fundraisers that benefit the organization. She was previously a recruiter at Oneida Nation Enterprises and also worked at the YMCA of Greater Rochester. White has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and public relations from SUNY Oswego.