Junior Board
Junior Board

Junior Board

Founded in 2007, the Ronald McDonald House Charleston Junior Board brings together local high school juniors and seniors who are passionate about making a difference. Through hands-on service, leadership development, and creative fundraising, Junior Board members serve as vital ambassadors—ensuring families stay strong and supported near the critical care their children need.

By participating, students gain real-world experience in nonprofit governance, community outreach, and philanthropic leadership.

Program Impact & Scholarships

Our Junior Board members make a measurable difference for our families every year. During the 2025–2026 school year, the Junior Board raised over $5,000 to directly support House operations and families in need.

To recognize exceptional dedication, members who successfully complete their term are eligible for three annual scholarship awards:

  • Leadership Award: $1,000
  • Visionary Award: $750
  • Pacesetter Award: $500

What Junior Board Members Do

As a Junior Board member, you will commit to a full school year of service and active participation across three key pillars:

  1. Group Service Activities: Engage directly with our mission through the Meals That Heal program, special House projects, and seasonal volunteer events that comfort and support resident families.
  2. Strategic Fundraising: Collaborate with peers to design, launch, and execute creative fundraising initiatives that generate vital financial support for the House.
  3. Community Ambassadorship: Serve as an official representative of Ronald McDonald House Charleston. Educate your school and community about our mission, represent the House at local events, and help recruit future youth leaders.

Member Eligibility & Requirements

  • Grade Level: Rising High School Juniors and Seniors.
  • Commitment: Full participation for the entire academic school year.
  • Expectations: Attend monthly meetings, participate in scheduled group service projects, and meet individual fundraising/ambassadorship goals.

Join the Junior Board

Want to be a part of our Junior Board and serve as an ambassador to the families we help?

Applications for the school year open annually in the summer.

Contact our Community Engagement Manager for more information

2026 - 2027 Junior Board

Amelia Hamilton

Amelia Hamilton

Angira Patel

Angira Patel

Anna Saffer

Anna Saffer

Annie Holmes

Annie Holmes

Banks Biggers

Banks Biggers

Bennett Gooding

Bennett Gooding

Bethany Stout

Bethany Stout

Charley Bartlett

Charley Bartlett

Claire Yarbrough

Claire Yarbrough

Colin Sullivan

Colin Sullivan

Danya Manaker

Danya Manaker

Darcy Elingburg

Darcy Elingburg

Destinee Hill

Destinee Hill

Eliza Barfield

Eliza Barfield

Emily Manuel

Emily Manuel

Greer Woodward

Greer Woodward

Janeth Ramirez

Janeth Ramirez

Jaydin Smalls

Jaydin Smalls

Jonah Sherman

Jonah Sherman

Jonathan Mei

Jonathan Mei

Kate Kitlowski

Kate Kitlowski

Kendall Grimsley

Kendall Grimsley

Lamar Heyward

Lamar Heyward

Leo Lowe

Leo Lowe

Lia Aubuchon

Lia Aubuchon

Lily Anna Gallo

Lily Anna Gallo

Madison Middleton

Madison Middleton

Mary Grace Childress

Mary Grace Childress

Maya Lieberman

Maya Lieberman

Mia Dion

Mia Dion

Miles Wray

Miles Wray

Nathalia Flynn

Nathalia Flynn

Olivia Paoletti

Olivia Paoletti

Parker Blessinger

Parker Blessinger

Reese Garver

Reese Garver

Reilly Greer

Reilly Greer

Rory Dunagan

Rory Dunagan

Sage Baisyet

Sage Baisyet

Sarah Gallo

Sarah Gallo

Selina Cheng

Selina Cheng

Zachary Slate Shope

Zachary Slate Shope

Zahirah Muhammad

Zahirah Muhammad

Zoey Smith

Zoey Smith

Caroline Roach

Caroline Roach
Junior Board Director

Kelly Carroll

Kelly Carroll
Junior Board Director

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