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Ronald McDonald House new CEO shares vision for organization's future

Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan CEO Salina Bishop
Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan
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Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan CEO Salina Bishop

The new CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan is repositioning the hospitality house as a key player in the region’s growing healthcare sector

Salina Bishop is seeking new working relationships with local health systems. Partnerships meeting the needs of West Michigan’s ever-growing healthcare sector.

Ronald McDonald House provides shelter and amenities to families with children being treated for critical illnesses in nearby hospitals.

Before taking over as Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan, Bishop was the organization’s lead fundraiser. She took over in January following former CEO Ellen Carpenter’s retirement.

“When the board tapped me and asked me to consider taking on this role, I did know those were going to be big shoes to fill. When you know the mission, and you’re so engaged with the mission, everything else just kind of falls into place. I want to make sure our organization leans into our mission and really is the wraparound support for those families.”

Now Bishop is working to position the organization as more than just a place to stay, but an essential component of a family’s healthcare.

Dave joined WGVU Public Media in November of 2023 after eighteen years as a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Emmy-nominated photojournalist and editor at Grand Rapids' WOOD TV8 and three years at WEYI TV25 in Flint, Michigan. As a General Assignment Reporter, Dave covers daily news and community events all over West Michigan.
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