Las Vegas, Nevada – January 15, 2025 – Miracle Flights, an organization providing free commercial flights to children and their families who need life-changing medical care unavailable in their local communities, has recently appointed Dr. John Rinaldo as its new Vice President of Development and Fox Deatry as its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This announcement comes as the first national non-profit based in Las Vegas, Nevada, prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Dr. John Rinaldo is a seasoned executive who brings 25 years of non-profit leadership and experience to the organization. He recently graduated from the 2024 Vegas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. He previously served as the Director of Business Partnerships for Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School in North Las Vegas. John also earned his doctorate in Organizational and Leadership Development.
Fox Deatry is a global communications executive with robust experience in marketing, international news gathering, health advocacy, digital publishing, media outreach, and talent relations. His background includes executive and leading roles at Livestrong.com, the Movember Foundation, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Outright International at the United Nations, and The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health. He was part of the team that launched Al Jazeera America and AJ+. He also led the network’s award-winning #JournalismIsNotACrime campaign. He earned his graduate degree at The George Washington University’s School of Political Management.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome John and Fox to our dedicated team,” noted Mark E. Brown, CEO of Miracle Flights. “2025 will be a game-changer as we honor four decades of hope, joy, and miracles. We are called upon with a renewed sense of purpose to see how we can serve more children, families, and communities in need of life-changing medical care through exciting new partnerships, engaging community events, and storytelling initiatives that enable us to soar to new heights.”
For more information and to learn how you can take part in Miracle Flights’ mission, please reach out to Fox Deatry, Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
