Foster Care Organization Board Members
2022 Directors Meeting : (L-R) Eric Dronen, Christina Dronen, Jill Friedman, Eugenie Ooi, Jun Shim, Steven Mejia, Jeff Forrest

The Team at Finally Family Homes

Finally Family Homes is a Santa Clarita based organization serving youth at risk of homelessness, especially those aging out of foster care. Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds, skills, and gifts. We all share a passion to invest in and care for young adults thrust into the world without the security of a home or family.

We believe genuine, healthy connection is the key to our success and theirs.

Read more about each of our board members and staff below!

Meet the Board

Jill Friedman - Finally Family Homes Board Director

Jill Friedman
MSW

Board Chair

Retired Social Worker & Professional Baker

Steven Mejia - VP Finally Family Homes Board of Directors

Steven Mejia
MBA

V.P.

CFO at
ICL Academy

Jun Shim Board Member at Finally Family Homes

Jun Shim

Secretary

Attorney at
Lyda Group

Cyndi Kleinfeld

Director of Marketing & Community Outreach

Director, SCV Marketing Advice

Chairman of the Board, Jeffrey Phillip Forrest

Jeffrey P Forrest
MBA, MDIV

Board Member

Director of Older Youth Initiatives at Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation

Claudenice McCalister

Board Member

Professor
College of the Canyons

Marla Morgan
MPA

Recruitment & Development

Entrepreneur
Former Foster Youth

Meet the Staff

Christina Dronen

Founder, Executive Director

Christina serves as Executive Director for Finally Family Homes
Read More About Christina Dronen

Mary Bergen

Executive Assistant

Mary wears many hats at Finally Family Homes — serving as our Executive Assistant, Housing Navigator, and Life Launch Program Manager. Her heart for helping young adults transition to thriving independence shines through in everything she does.

We’re so lucky to have Mary on our team!

Angie Rummell

Oasis Center Manager

Angie Rummell — Oasis Center Manager. Angie leads the way at the Oasis Resource Center, where she supports and empowers young adults as they navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. With a passion for creating a welcoming space, she ensures the Oasis is a place to connect, grow, and thrive.

Be sure to say hi when you stop by the Oasis! 

Oasis Center Team

Erika Victoria

Host Homes Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator

Erika is a true heart of Finally Family Homes — serving as our Host Homes Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator. Whether she’s matching young adults with housing or organizing incredible volunteers, Erika brings compassion, warmth, and a deep commitment to everything she does.
She’s one of the first smiles you’ll see at our events and the reason so many of our young adults feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Next time you see us at an event, don’t be shy — say hi to Erika!

Elizabeth Colon

Case Manager

Elizabeth directly supports our young adults.

Jazmarie Rhodes

Peer Advocate

Read More About Jazmarie Rhodes

Meet the Rest of the Team

Aimee Dunne the Coras Group

Aimee Dunne, MBA

Operations Consultant

Aimee brings new perspectives and deep knowledge to help us optimize our efficiency and innovation.