Gretchen Manning Named CEO

Gretchen Manning named CEO


Gretchen Manning has been named the new CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England (RMHCNE). This announcement came from Paula Wright, President of the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England, on March 11, 2021. 

Some of Manning’s achievements before being named CEO are:

  • Executive cabinet level positions in government and higher education

  • Deputy Executive Director of the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges

  • Relief Volunteer for RMHCNE


During her time with the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, she was able to acquire over $40 million in federal grants for the expansion of their workforce development programs. Manning also led the Covid-19 crisis management response for the organization. 


“Gretchen is a respected community leader and throughout her career she has shown strategic vision helping each organization she has worked with rise to the next level,” said Wright. “Her leadership skills coupled with her passion for our mission, make her uniquely well-suited for the role of Chief Executive Officer of RMHCNE. We are fortunate to have someone with Gretchen’s vision and breadth of background lead Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England forward.”


Ronald McDonald House in Providence, RI.

Manning earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Russell State College and her master’s degree in educational administration from the State University of New York at Albany. She attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University where she earned her post-graduate professional certificate in Higher Education Crisis Leadership. 


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