Staff

Carmen Garcia brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to her role as Executive Director of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley. A passionate advocate for families experiencing homelessness, Carmen leads with compassion, innovation, and a deep understanding of the barriers families face—many of which she has experienced firsthand.​

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Her career spans executive roles at mission-driven organizations including Grandparents As Parents and Extraordinary Families, where she secured transformational funding and expanded essential services. Carmen holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and multiple certifications in organizational leadership. She is committed to building equitable, community-driven solutions that empower families to achieve lasting stability.​​​​​​

Araceli brings a warm and compassionate approach to her role as Case Manager with a background in early childhood education and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies. She is deeply passionate about helping families navigate the complexities of everyday life. She provides support, resources, and guidance to families in need, focusing on building strong, lasting relationships within the community.

 

Outside of her professional life, Araceli loves spending time with her loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, and taking road trips to discover new places. Her personal experiences fuel her drive to continue learning, with plans to further her education and pursue a career as a family therapist deepening her ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of the families she serves.

Jennifer Hastings brings more than 30 years of experience working with families, including over 20 years in nonprofit leadership—casting vision, raising funds, and building awareness for causes close to her heart. She also has 12 years of experience caring for newborns, most recently at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition, Jennifer currently serves as the Children’s Director at Newhall Church of the Nazarene, where her husband is the Senior Pastor.

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Her passion has always been centered on caring for others, strengthening families, and creating lasting connections. In her role at Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, Jennifer will be reaching out to partners with new opportunities to collaborate in supporting families in need.

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When she is not serving in ministry or nonprofit work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and bonus kids—always seeking out new adventures together. She is excited to work alongside the community to continue building hope and transforming lives in Santa Clarita.