The American Red Cross’ first president was Clara Barton. The current president is Gail McGovern. The ARC has a Board of Governors ranging 12-20 people. The current chairman of the Board of Governors is Bonnie McElveen-Hunter. The headquarters for the American Red Cross is located in Washington D.C. The ARC has a “Celebrity Cabinet” in which celebrities are periodically asked donate their time and name for certain projects. Members include David Spade, LL Cool J, Jackie Chan, and many others.