About Us

What is the Rady Children’s Auxiliary?

The Auxiliary works in partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego and supports its mission through advocating for the health and well-being of children, increasing community awareness of the hospital, and fundraising.

Our goals in improving children’s health are achieved through camaraderie, collaboration, and fun. Members believe that knowledge, productivity, and community engagement are essential tools that help them succeed when working for the greater good.

On top of juggling full-time jobs or being in residency positions at local
hospitals, our unit seeks to support Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego through social activities, fundraising, and assisting at other Auxiliary
events as needed. Outside of our monthly meetings, we gather for special events like decorating the hospital for the holidays, hosting fundraising events, and throwing a birthday bash at the Bernardy Center.
As members of the Young Professionals Unit, we strive to collectively support and enrich each member’s personal development and encourage each member to continue their growth towards becoming a compassionate, responsible, and service orientated individual within our community.

Young Professionals Unit

Riki Meier

YPU Chair

Julie Roberts

YPU Co-Chair

Sarah Howell

Treasurer

Megan Bores

Education / Advocacy

Alexandra Choukair

Ways & Means

Danielle Nuzzo-Meyers

Membership

Diana Castillo

Website / Social Media

Bri Thomas

Member

Carolina Evans

Member

Carolina Gildred

Member

Connie Turner

Member

Courtney Weinstein

Member

Danielle Coveney

Member

Kelly Kovaleski

Member

Marisa Abrajano

Member

Namy Valerio

Member

Sean Mann-O’Halloran

Member

Sebastian Saiegh

Member

Siena Sylvester

Member

Tanner Williams

Member

Yvette Cupajita

Member

FAQs

What are ways that the Young Professionals Unit helps out Rady Children’s?

We plan various in-unit and out-unit fundraisers that benefit departments at Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego. We also assist by making hospital bags for patient families, throw birthday parties for kids at The Helen Bernardy Center, play and read with kids at Alexa’s PLAYC (Playful Learning Academy for Young Children), and help with multiple campaigns that are put on by Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego (Make a Wish Campaign, Jersey Mike’s Month Of Giving to name a few).

How much of a time commitment is it to become a member of the Young Professionals Unit?

Our calendar year runs from September until June of every year. We take a hybrid approach to our meetings (in-person and zoom), but we strive to hold one meeting a month. We understand that everyone is busy with work and families, so as a volunteer we value whatever time you can give to the unit!

What are the membership fees?

Our membership dues are $55 annually. Payment plan options are available.

I’m interested but I have a few more questions. Who can I contact?

Please contact our Young Professionals Unit email to get more information about the unit: radychyp@gmail.com