Ryan House is governed by a community Board of Directors dedicated to fulfilling its mission. Directors are committed to guiding the professional staff and ensuring an environment of love and compassion.

Current Members

Judy Schubert

Chair Community Volunteer

Jim Sikora

Vice Chair Managing Partner, Accenture (retired)

Kris Scardello

Secretary Community Volunteer

Michelle Morris

Treasurer Senior Financial Analyst, G.E. Aviation

Jonathan Cottor

Immediate Past Chair Co-Founder

Diane Eckstein

Social Worker (retired)

Jon Ford

Assoc. Director, Communications St. Luke’s Health Initiatives

Tara Kilby

Immediate Past President Junior League of Phoenix

Susan Levine

Executive Director Hospice of the Valley

Kelly Mooney

Attorney Gallagher & Kennedy

Susan Palmer-Hunter, Ph.D.

Psychologist

Connie Perez

CEO Advanced Reimbursement Mgt.

Judy Shannon

Community Volunteer

Debbie Shumway

Assoc. Exec. Director Hospice of the Valley

Faye Tait

Community Volunteer

Patty Taylor

Community Volunteer

Chip Tolleson

V.P. Sales & Marketing FUNfinder GPS

Honorary Members

David Hirsch, M.D.

Pediatric Medical Director Hacienda Healthcare

Gerda Klein

Author, Humanitarian

Ex-Officio Member

Jenni Rogers

Board Liaison to Professional Services Committee
Child Life Specialist, Phoenix Children’s Hospital