Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois announces Diane Mansfield will join Board of Directors

Diane Mansfield, AIA, NCARB is the Healthcare Practice leader with Farnsworth Group, a national professional architecture and engineering firm, leading strategic planning and growth, financial performance, and design excellence in the healthcare market. She has over 20 years of experience as an architect and master planner located in their Springfield, IL office. She is a passionate advocate for quality community-based healthcare and has broad experience with hospitals and medical groups in the region including Critical Access Hospitals. Diane is deeply committed to the Ronald McDonald House mission and how it helps to provide essential services to families when children need healthcare. Diane has a BA in Communications from St. Louis University and a Masters of  Architecture from University of Kansas. She is a member of Central Illinois Chapter of Healthcare engineers (CICHE) serving as the advocacy liaison.  In her free time, she likes to cook, watch her kids play soccer, and volunteer with her local Jaycees chapter.  
 
“Diane’s professional expertise and dedication to community make her a wonderful addition to our Board", said Amber Kaylor, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois. "We are grateful for her willingness to share her leadership and passion in support of children and families across Central Illinois.”
 
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Diane Mansfield to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois", said Executive Chair Dr. Jawad Javed.  "Diane brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare architecture and master planning, along with a deep understanding of the needs of hospitals and families across our region.  Her passion for community-based healthcare and her commitment to design excellence align beautifully with our mission to provide comfort, care, and essential services to families with children receiving medical care.  We are confident that Diane’s expertise and heart for service will be an invaluable addition to our Board."