Staff

Shannon Greene

Shannon is from St. Joe, Iowa. Shannon holds a Bachelor’s degree from Central College, and Masters degree from the University of Iowa. Her prior experience includes Vice President with Prelude Behavioral Services and Community Program Manager for Iowa City’s Blue Zones Project.

Jennifer Rubel

Jennifer is originally from Ruthven, Iowa and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa. She has more than 28 years of experience in non-profit fundraising and marketing strategies gained through her work with organizations throughout the region.

Constance Mithelman

A Midwest native, Constance has spent the past decade in San Diego, CA working with children, youth, and families. She graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with degrees in Religion and Gender Studies.

Karen Werner

Karen is originally from Dubuque, Iowa, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Minor in Human Relations from The University of Iowa. She has 23 years of experience in child and family welfare.

Ashley Augustine

Ashley is originally from Clear Lake, Iowa and holds a Bachelors of Liberal Studies in Family, Community, and Social Support. In the spring of 2024, she will graduate with her Master’s degree in Social Work.  Ashley is a trained crisis counselor with experience working with children and individuals with disabilities.

Sloane Terrill

Sloane is originally from Iowa City. Sloane holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from the University of Iowa. With over three years of experience in volunteer management and a year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA, she is dedicated to community support.

Monika Capper

Monika is originally from California and has lived in Iowa City with her family since 1998. She graduated from Mt. St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has worked with children and families for most of her career in both nursing and elementary education.

Robert Bly

Originally from Dubuque, Iowa, Robert graduated from Kirkwood College with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. He has over 35 years of cooking and managing food venues across the country.

Jay Fraise

Jay grew up in a small town in Southeast Iowa and has one daughter and one granddaughter. He has been with RMHC-EIWI for a little over eight years helping with repairs and maintenance. Jay says “I love being at RMHC-EIWI because it allows me to help out families with children traveling for medical care.”

Associates (Part-Time)

Our fantastic team of associates provides evening and weekend support to our families at the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City, Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke’s Hospital, and Ronald McDonald Family Room at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Ambre Bernards

Katie Canavan

Gabrielle Collins

Emily Corr

Pam Darrow

Eric Ebner

BJ Adams Franklin

Ashley Frideres

Denise Grove

Kasey Hoyer

June Kung’u

Maddi Logue

Jasmin Ortiz

Suzi Park

Peyton Pekarek

Maya Shelangoski

Jill Sires

Annette Stone

Anna Venenga

Katie Wilken

Lucy Westemeyer

Patti Williams

Erica Zito