Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida (RMHCCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roel Yambao as its new Chief Executive Officer. A respected healthcare and nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience, Yambao will lead the organization in advancing its mission to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Yambao joins RMHCCF following his tenure as Chief Operating Officer of AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida, where he oversaw operations, donor relations, marketing and communications, events, data and analytics, administration, and team development. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for strengthening organizations, fostering meaningful partnerships, and helping mission-driven teams maximize their impact.

As CEO, Yambao will guide RMHCCF through its next chapter of growth, ensuring the organization continues to expand its reach and deliver exceptional support to families with children receiving critical medical care in Central Florida. His leadership will support the charity’s enduring commitment to one simple goal: Serving more families, better.

“After a thoughtful and comprehensive search process, the Board unanimously selected Roel to

lead Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida into its next chapter,” said Nimit Kapoor, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “His extensive experience in healthcare, philanthropy, and operations, combined with his collaborative and mission-focused leadership style, makes him uniquely qualified to strengthen our impact and help us serve more families. 

We are excited to welcome Roel and look forward to the organization’s continued growth under his leadership.” Throughout his career, Yambao has worked at the intersection of healthcare, philanthropy, operations, and mission-driven leadership. He believes that sustainable impact begins with strong organizations built from the inside out.

“When a child is hospitalized, the whole family feels the weight of that crisis. Families turn to

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida during some of the most difficult moments in their lives, and our work helps make sure they do not face those moments alone. By keeping

families close, supported, and cared for, RMHCCF extends care beyond the hospital room and

becomes an essential part of the healing process for the whole family,” said Roel Yambao, MHSA. “I am honored to serve alongside a dedicated team and passionate partners who carry that mission every day. Looking ahead, I am excited to work with our team, board, donors, and community partners to grow our impact, strengthen our programs, and ensure that even more families have access to the support they need during a child’s healthcare journey.”

Under Yambao’s leadership, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida will continue to focus on expanding impact, strengthening family support, and ensuring that no family faces their child’s healthcare journey alone.

Ronald McDonald House® Charities of Central Florida finds, creates, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families. Its cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House, provides a home away from home for families with children receiving treatment at local hospitals and medical facilities. There are three Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando on the campuses of AdventHealth for Children, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Nemours Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.rmhccf.org.