Ronald McDonald House Westchester names Colleen Magliari Borrelli CEO

Ronald McDonald House Westchester has appointed healthcare and community leader Colleen Magliari Borrelli as chief executive officer to guide the Valhalla nonprofit’s next phase of family support. The move comes as the House looks to deepen partnerships, expand philanthropic support and strengthen services for families of hospitalized children.

Why it matters: - Colleen Magliari Borrelli takes over leadership of a 12-bedroom House that serves families whose children are receiving care at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y. - The CEO role is central to the organization’s plans to expand impact, build healthcare and community partnerships, and keep family support services free of charge. - Ronald McDonald House Westchester says the appointment comes as demand remains tied to children’s hospitalization and caregiver support needs.

What happened: - Ronald McDonald House Westchester named Colleen Magliari Borrelli as chief executive officer on Sept. 9, 2026. - Borrelli will lead the organization’s strategic direction and work to ensure the House continues providing family-centered support. - The House is located on the campus of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, part of Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

The details: - Borrelli most recently served as vice president of external affairs and government relations for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and White Plains Hospital. - During nearly 15 years at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, she became the hospital’s first vice president of patient experience. - She led creation of the Marsal Family Caregiver Center, a program and facility focused on patient families and described as the only one of its kind in a rehabilitation hospital nationwide. - Borrelli’s background also includes work in healthcare administration, higher education, politics and government. - She started her career in the congressional office of Rep. Nita M. Lowey. - She later became Mercy University’s first director of government and community relations. - Borrelli holds a master of science in childhood education from Mercy University and a bachelor of arts in sociology from Purchase College. - She serves on the Board of Directors for the Business Council of Westchester and co-chairs its Women in Business Council. - Borrelli lives in Briarcliff Manor with her husband and daughter. - Ronald McDonald House Westchester provides overnight accommodations, home-cooked meals, day programs and a supportive community at no cost. - The House has served thousands of families since opening in 2011. - The House works closely with Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center and Blythedale Children’s Hospital. - Since 2022, Ronald McDonald House Westchester volunteers have delivered meals to Blythedale patient families twice each week. - When space allows, the House also provides lodging for Blythedale families and access to its day program for respite. - The organization is adjacent to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and serves families from the Hudson Valley, the tri-state area and around the world.

Between the lines: - The board is betting on a leader with direct experience building caregiver-focused programs, not just managing hospital operations. - Borrelli’s mix of healthcare, government and community relations experience suggests a push for more funding, stronger public partnerships and broader visibility. - The endorsements from WMCHealth, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Blythedale Children’s Hospital underscore how central the House is to the regional pediatric care network. - The appointment also signals continuity: Borrelli’s stated focus mirrors the nonprofit’s core mission of keeping families close to children during treatment.

What's next: - Borrelli is expected to focus on strengthening healthcare and community partnerships. - Ronald McDonald House Westchester also plans to expand philanthropic support under her leadership. - The organization will continue working with hospital partners to support families staying near pediatric patients.

The bottom line: - Ronald McDonald House Westchester is bringing in a leader with deep caregiver and patient-experience credentials to help scale a mission built around family support during medical crises.