San Diego and Imperial Counties
The American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties serves more than 3.6 million people across 10,000 square miles.
858-309-1200
Emergency Dispatch - monitored 24 hours a day
855-891-7325
General Inquiries: 858-309-1487
Emergency Messages: 877-272-7337
Amy Kennedy - Regional Director of Development 949-358-4595
Email: amy.kennedy@redcross.org
Donate by phone: 858-309-1278
Donate online: redcross.org/donate
Karyssa Heggie – Events Specialist
949-226-2348
Email: karyssa.heggie@redcross.org
Email: socalmedia@redcross.org
The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference.
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games, or be creative and start your own fundraiser.
Honorable Charlene Zettel, Chair
California State Assembly
75th District (retired)
Former California State Assemblymember and University of California Regent Charlene Zettel brings extensive governmental and nonprofit leadership experience to the Board, including serving as Director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, CEO of Donate Life California and Interim CEO of the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Ammar Abuyousef, Vice Chair
Consumer & Business Banking Market Leader
U.S. Bank
Ammar Abuyousef is the Consumer and Business Banking leader for U.S. Bank in San Diego. Ammar started his career in the financial services industry with U.S. Bank as a Teller in 2002. His experience includes Retail, Business Banking and Wealth Management leadership roles. Ammar has a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Lakeland University. In his free time, Ammar enjoys hiking, is an avid sports fan and spends time with his family.
Andy Fichthorn, Secretary
President (Retired)
Sea World San Diego
Andy Fichthorn retired as President of SeaWorld San Diego. Previously, he was President of SeaWorld San Antonio and held executive positions at Anheuser-Busch. He began his career as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers. In addition to the Red Cross, his volunteer activities include Chairmen’s RoundTable, a pro-bono business mentoring organization, and Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. Andy is also a member of the San Diego Rotary Club #33. He earned a BSBA from Bowling Green (Ohio) State University and an MBA from the University of Virginia.
Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett *
Commander
Navy Region Southwest
Represented by Keith Goosby
Fleet & Family Support Programs, Work & Family
Jaymie Bradford
Executive Vice President &
Chief Operating Officer
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Bobby Brock *
President & CEO
Imperial Valley Community Foundation
Don Butz *
Fire Chief
Lakeside Fire Protection District
Marither S. Chuidian, MD, MPH
Vice President, Medical Affairs
Graybug Vision
Joe Craver
CEO (Retired)
American Red Cross
Denice Garcia *
Chief of Staff
San Diego County Supervisor, Nora Vargas
Dave Geier, Past Chair
CEO, Principal Advisor & Consultant
Utility Safety Associates
Suzanna Ryan Hall, MPH, CBCP, MBCI
Staff Manager, Operations - Business Resilience and Emergency Ops
Qualcomm, Inc.
Laura Hart **
Vice President, Business Operations
Qualcomm Incorporated
Stanford F. Hartman Jr.
1st Vice President (Retired)
Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Dan Hom
CEO and President
Focuscom, Inc.
John Jenkins
Vice President, Electric System Operations
San Diego Gas & Electric
Rosemary Johnston *
San Diego Regional Interfaith Collaborative
Pat Lloyd
Retired
GKN Aerospace
Brigadier General Jason L. Morris *
Commanding General Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Western Recruiting Region
Represented by Jim Gruny - Col USMC (Ret.)
Community Liaison Officer, MCRD
R. Michael Pack
Chief Executive Officer
SunCal Outdoor Advertising
Teri Pollitt
Philanthropist & Community Volunteer
Art Salindong
President & CEO
Trabus Technologies
Steven Stuckey, Past Chair
Regional President
CIT Bank
Mark Trask
Director, Environmental Health and Safety/Workplace Safety
Kaiser Permanente
* Ex-Officio Members
** Honorary Board Member
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.
The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.
For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.
