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
MSW
Board ChairRetired Social Worker & Professional Baker
Steven Mejia
MBA
V.P.CFO at
ICL Academy
Jun Shim
SecretaryAttorney at
Lyda Group
Cyndi Kleinfeld
Director of Marketing & Community OutreachDirector, SCV Marketing Advice
Jeffrey P Forrest
MBA, MDIV
Board MemberDirector of Older Youth Initiatives at Conrad N. Hilton
Foundation
Claudenice McCalister
Board MemberProfessor
College of the Canyons
Marla Morgan
MPA
Recruitment & DevelopmentEntrepreneur
Former Foster Youth
Meet the Staff
Christina Dronen
Founder, Executive DirectorChristina serves as Executive Director for Finally Family Homes
Read More About Christina Dronen
Mary Bergen
Executive AssistantMary serves as Executive Assistant, Housing Navigator, and Life Launch Program Manager for Finally Family Homes
Read More About Mary Bergen
Angie Rummell
Oasis Center ManagerAngie manages the Oasis Resource Center
Oasis Center Team
Erika Victoria
Volunteer CoordinatorErika manages volunteers and Erika supports hosts for the Host Homes Program.
Elizabeth Colon
Case ManagerElizabeth directly supports our young adults.
Kelly O’Keefe
Activities CoordinatorKelly manages all activities at Finally Family Homes.
Meet the Rest of the Team
Aimee Dunne, MBA
Operations ConsultantAimee brings new perspectives and deep knowledge to help us optimize our efficiency and innovation.