Our Staff

At Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador, our dedicated staff help make the House a true home away from home. With compassion and care, they support families every day, creating a warm and welcoming place filled with comfort, hope, and community.

Office Team

Annette Godsell

Chief Executive Officer

annettegodsell@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-733-2243

Annette has been the Chief Executive Officer with Ronald McDonald House NL since 2012. She is not only responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the programs and services at Ronald McDonald House and the overall well-being of the property, but also works closely with the Ronald McDonald House NL Board, Ronald McDonald House Canada, and Ronald McDonald House Global.

Heather Butler, CFRE

Director of Development and Communications

heatherbutler@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-733-5073

Heather has been working at Ronald McDonald House since 2012 in a wide range of roles. Having first started as a Family Services Associate, she is now the Director of Development and Communications. Heather is accountable for achieving fundraising goals across a portfolio that includes corporate and signature events, donors at all levels and all other fundraising sources.

Jennifer Fleming

Director of Family and Volunteer Services

jenniferfleming@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-733-2242

Jennifer has been the Director of Family and Volunteer Services since 2017. Jennifer creates an atmosphere at Ronald McDonald House that is conducive to the prompt and efficient handling of all guest needs. She oversees the Family Services needs that includes a full compliment of Family Services volunteers, helping to ensure and facilitate the smooth and caring service delivery for all our guests. Her dedication ensures that programs and services run smoothly- making reservations, managing check ins and check outs, organizing volunteer activities, and volunteers services within the house.

Owen Beers

Development & Finance Officer

owenbeers@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-733-5057

Owen has been the Development & Finance Officer since 2024. He is responsible for managing the Donor Database, which involves overseeing financial aspects of all Ronald McDonald House NL fundraising initiatives.

Kelly Ball

Development Officer

kellyball@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-733-5075

Kelly has been serving as the Development Officer since early 2025. In this role she plays a key part in supporting the development team by coordinating all marketing and communications efforts and and managing corporate relationships. 

Megan Mugford

Development Officer

meganmugford@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca 
709-733-5071

Megan started her role as the Development Officer in 2025. In this role she plays a key part in supporting the development team by assisting with signature events, volunteer management and donor stewardship. 

Kayla Hancock

Family Programs and Services Coordinator

kaylahancock@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca
709-738-3479

Kayla joined Ronald McDonald House in 2024 as our Family Services Assistant and is now our Family Programs and Services Coordinator. Her kind smile and warm presence helps ensures programs and services run smoothly for groups and families. 

VACANT

Family Services Assistant

709-733-2244

Family Services Team

Fred Tucker

Family Services Associate

Katie Taylor

Family Services Associate

Samantha Collin-Goss

Family Services Associate

Miranda Anderson

Family Services Associate

Heidi Johnston

Family Services Associate

Kay Lannon

Family Services Associate

Careers with Ronald McDonald House NL

Thank you for considering employment with Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador.

Family Services Assistant – This position is unique with real meaning and a sense of purpose, with the satisfaction of making a difference in the community. Send cover letter in confidence to careers@ronaldmcdonaldhousenl.ca. Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2026, at 12 pm and will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period, and early submission is encouraged. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those persons to be interviewed will be contacted.

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