
RSF Team
Nicole Mead
Nicole Mead
Senior Vice President of Operations

Nicole has played a pivotal role since joining the team in 2017, helping to expand the foundation’s imprint and vision. With a longstanding career in the non-profit sector, Nicole brings expertise in strategic planning, project and construction management, media relations, hospital partnerships, operational leadership and staff development. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held positions at Seattle Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Orange County and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, further strengthening her background in healthcare and non-profit operations.
In her current role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing a wide array of critical functions, including operational and budget planning, managing tech support and operations, staff development and training and cultivating strong relationships with key partners, including hospitals, media, corporate sponsors and donors. Her work focuses on ensuring the Ryan Seacrest Foundation's initiatives not only run smoothly but also make a lasting impact by bridging the worlds of pediatric healthcare and entertainment.
Nicole holds a B.A. in Communication from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, a Master’s Certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of Washington and an Annual Fundraising Certification from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carin Zaleski
Carin Zaleski
Director of Development

Carin is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience across the entertainment, sports and non-profit sectors. In past roles she drove high-impact fundraising strategies, managing major donor portfolios and raising millions annually to fund life-changing programs for vulnerable children worldwide.
In her current role, Carin is focused on stewarding existing donors while cultivating new relationships to support the foundation's mission. She works diligently with individual donors, corporations and other partners to forge impactful and innovative collaborations that help sustain and expand the foundation’s reach.
Carin’s career spans both media and entertainment, with notable roles at October Films, Saturday Night Live and Competitor Group. Her diverse background gives her a unique perspective on both creative and business-driven initiatives.
She holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.
Laura Crawford
Laura Crawford
Manager, Entertainment Relations and Engagement

Laura has over 15 years of experience in the music industry. A Nashville native, Laura brings a wealth of expertise in partnership management, event strategy and artist relations.
In her current role, Laura supports the foundation’s hospital partners with talent bookings, while overseeing the Industry Advisory Committee and Celebrity Ambassador program. She serves as the direct liaison between the foundation and the entertainment industry, collaborating closely with other staff on fundraising initiatives, special events, digital campaigns and content capture.
Prior to joining the foundation, Laura held positions at MusiCares and the Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards). During her time at the Recording Academy, she was the key liaison between the Academy and a broad network of artists, songwriters, musicians and industry professionals.
Earlier in her career, Laura worked as a publicist at Provident Label Group/Sony Music Entertainment, where she honed her skills in media relations and artist promotion. Laura holds a B.S. in Communication from the University of Tennessee, with a focus on Journalism & Electronic Media.
Katie Klochany
Katie Klochany
Creative Manager

Katie’s journey with the foundation began in 2014 as a student, interning in Seacrest Studios at both Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte and at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. These early experiences sparked her passion for the foundation's mission and media programming. She joined the RSF team officially in May of 2018.
In her current role, Katie manages the foundation’s website, social media channels, branded materials and content partnerships. She has developed a robust library of pre-recorded content for Seacrest Studios, ensuring 24/7 programming that engages young audiences across the country.
With a background in digital marketing, video production and content creation, Katie brings a strategic approach to content development and digital strategy. Prior to joining the foundation full-time, she worked as a Content Coordinator at Wander Creative, where she helped clients engage their audiences through dynamic videography, graphic design and long-term digital strategies.
She holds a B.A. in Communication from Elon University, with a focus on Cinema and Television Arts.
Faith Halfpap
Faith Halfpap
Executive Assistant

Faith joined the team in May 2022 after interning with the foundation headquarters the previous year. She supports senior leadership with various projects and assists hospital partners with donation and technical requests. Faith brings an assorted background from internship experiences in management, publishing and digital marketing.
She graduated from Belmont University with a B.B.A. in International Music Business.