Abigail Pascua

Chief Executive Officer

Abigail Pascua brings over two decades of progressive, diverse non-profit management experience related to seniors and people living with disabilities. She played an integral role in developing and introducing the Transportation Reimbursement Program, AgingNext Village, and the Volunteer Driver and Mobility Management Program. Abby graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Philippine Christian University. While her mind was set on utilizing her degree and getting a job in tech, her heart was elsewhere, helping seniors. Abby is actively engaged in the community and currently serves on the ParkTree Community Health Center board. She is a mother to three kids, a mini golden
doodle named Boo and a Sulcata tortoise named Ella.

Berenice Alonso

Mobility Manager, “Ride and Go” Transportation Program

Berenice Alonso is the Mobility Manager for the “Ride and Go” transportation program at AgingNext. A part time student focusing on social science studies, she is passionate about helping those who are in need by finding resources available to them. Being Latina and growing up with Latino cultures without knowledge of resources, she is focused on bringing these resources to diverse communities. Berenice developed a strong sense to connect with the community and to provide transportation resources to seniors and help them maintain their independence. Berenice is excited about building the “Ride and Go” transportation program, providing reliable and accessible services to the senior community. During her spare time, she enjoys CrossFit training, hikes, and outdoor adventures with her daughter.

Cindy Angulo

Finance Manager

As Finance Manager, Cindy oversees all areas of finance including: payroll, accounts payable and receivables, cash management and federal drawdowns, general ledger, banking and reconciliations. She prepares quarterly federal financial reports, sales tax filings, worker’s compensation reports and bi-monthly financial reports for the Board of Directors. She also serves as the contact point for human resources, maintaining confidential employee files, insurance enrollment and benefit accruals. She works closely with our CPA audit firm, insurance broker, and payroll service. Cindy enjoys problem-solving, providing timely and relevant reports, and working as a valued team member. AgingNext is a leader in the field of aging better, that is a unique and appealing quality that AgingNext has over previous employers.

When not working she enjoys camping, reading, listening to music, and is a big fan of English Premier League soccer, specifically Manchester United. Most importantly, Cindy looks forward to each adventure with her family and especially her six grandchildren.

For many years she has been associated with National Alliance for Mentally Ill (NAMI), whether as Treasurer, answering a helpline call, raising funds at the annual walk, advocating, or serving on the Board of Directors. Helping others in need is very important to her.

Zaira Ballin

Director, Memory Care Center

Adrienne Beaumaster

Volunteer “Ride and Go” Driver Coordinator

Susan Kaikainahaole

Assistant Coordinator, Memory Care Center

Bea Kirkman, MA

Director, AgingNext Village

Bea serves as the Director for Aging Next Village – an intentional group of vital, active older adults who are committed to helping one another as they age. Bea came to AgingNext Village in 2015 after caregiving for her father with Alzheimer’s and her mother with macular degeneration. After retiring from the field of education where she worked as a school administrator, she began her encore career serving seniors. Bea serves on the Leadership Team of Village Movement California, is a member of the Woman’s Club of Claremont, served as co-chair of the Inland Empire Walk to End Alzheimer’s, has volunteered with Aging Next Memory Care Center and facilitated support groups for caregivers. Bea has a Master of Education School Administration degree.

Janice Masters

Director, Resource Specialists

Janice joined AgingNext in August of 2021, after working for many years in senior living communities as a Program & Wellness Director, a Philanthropy Director, and a Director of Resident Services. Her work with older adults for the past 15 years has been the highlight of her diverse professional experience, which includes food service and hospitality, teaching preschool and elementary school, and working as a technical writer, editor, and publications director for a Silicon Valley computer chip company. Most recently she worked for the City of Claremont as the Senior Nutrition Program Specialist. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is a California-state-licensed Administrator for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), holds a certificate in Spirituality and Aging from New Theological Seminary of the West, and has completed graduate-level coursework in Public Administration at Claremont Lincoln University. With this diverse background, Janice brings a wide array of talents, skills, and professional relationships to the position of Resource Specialist along with her desire to help older adults live with joy and purpose.

Sal Merchain

Transportation Coordinator, “Ride and Go”

Stacy Mittelstaedt

Director, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Stacy Mittelstaedt is the Director of Volunteers for AgingNext. Stacy has always considered herself to be a creative thinker, always looking for inspirational and creative fulfillment. Over the past 25 years, she has had the privilege to work alongside volunteers of all ages, learn from their experiences, and bring their ideas to fruition. Stacy’s passion for volunteerism, diversity, and progress lights a fire beneath everything she does. She has worked with amazing teams to orchestrate programs in patient care, ancillary and community settings. Stacy has worked and collaborated with volunteers and outside organizations to create volunteer opportunities for seniors, the developmentally disabled, and establish programs to provide access to health-related needs for the community.

Stacy is excited to be a part of the AgingNext team. Come say hi! We may be future collaborators, partners, or friends!

Jen Sancen

Director, Senior Companion Program

Jen Sancen joined the AgingNext team in September 2022. She is the Care Partner Director, and has a passion for serving the underrepresented population of all ages. She is the first in her family to graduate from college and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. Jennifer has experience as a Case Manager, Patient Navigator, and Quality Improvement Specialist. She has a strong background in data collection, and knows how vital it is to capture social determinants of health to continue to address gaps in service, and highlight the need for continued funding for much needed programs.

Liz Weigand

Philanthropy Manager

Liz Weigand, Philanthropy Manager, has served as an AgingNext Village volunteer since April 2014 and joined our administrative team in 2019. As a member of the community, she has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Claremont public schools, and has served on the Boards of Temple Beth Israel in Pomona and the Claremont Educational Foundation, ultimately working as their Director of Development. In her role at AgingNext, she will help to increase our donor base, attract and retain new donors, promote our mission and vision and share our programs and services with the community.