Kelsey Vaughn has extensive experience in development and communications, currently serving as the Development & Communications Manager at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington since May 2021, following a role as Development & Communications Coordinator. Prior experience includes serving as Development Associate at Youth Music Project, where responsibilities included fundraising support and donor management. At Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, Kelsey managed membership programs and assisted with development efforts. Additional experience includes roles at George Fox University as a Consultant at the Academic Resource Center and as a Marketing Intern at Vista Hills Vineyard. Early career positions also include intern roles at OMSI and Neighborhood House, as well as serving as Section Editor for the Crescent newspaper. Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from George Fox University.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington provides access to medical care, a home away from home, and a community of support for seriously ill or injured children and their families. Our Houses are built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child — not where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest. Families are invited to stay at our Houses for free and offered meals and snacks, which removes a major barrier for families who may not be able to find alternative housing. In Portland, the average hotel costs $175 per night. At our Houses, it’s always $0. For over 35 years, our dedicated staff and volunteers have offered comfort and support, a well-stocked kitchen, and a comfortable bed to more than 35,000 families, reminding everyone who enters our Houses that they are always at home and never alone.