staff - administration

Diane Furubotten, M.A.
Executive Director
Diane's social service career began in 1994, upon earning a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, emphasis on Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from Pepperdine University. Diane also holds a School Counseling Credential from Philip's Graduate Institute. Prior to working for Inner Circle, she counseled the homebound elderly/disabled and worked in a group home serving severely emotionally disturbed teens. She has been with Inner Circle for over 12 years and has served Inner Circle families and children in a variety of capacities, specifically as Social Worker, Social Worker Supervisor, Recruiting/Training Coordinator, and Assistant Executive Director, all prior to her appointment as Director. Diane's incredible dedication to the agency, the families and children, coupled with a tremendous respect for the entire Inner Circle staff, have fueled her lengthy career with the agency.

Melissa Thompson-Jinariu, M.A., LMFT
Assistant Executive Director, Social Work Supervisor
Melissa earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Before coming to Inner Circle, she worked both as a Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor at a foster family agency in northern California. Melissa has clinical experience working as a therapist in both residential and outpatient settings. She specializes in the area of attachment and has worked with several children and adults diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Melissa dedicates her free time to working overseas with orphaned children in state institutions. It was her work with these children that inspired her to pursue a career in the pediatric mental health and social work field.

Milddrey Hernandez
Administrative Assistant
Bio coming soon.

Kathy Prince
Accountant / Office Manager
Kathy's accounting career began when she started working on Wall Street, while going to college at NYU. Shortly after receiving her degree in Finance, she moved to California. Prior to working at Inner Circle, her background was in the Entertainment, Food and Fiber Optics industries. For two years, she also worked as an independent, freelance financial consultant. Kathy has been with Inner Circle since 2002. She feels there is nothing more rewarding and satisfying then having the opportunity to work with a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a temporary, safe haven for children.

Marta Robles
Intake Liaison / Administrative Assistant
Marta is the newest employee to join the Inner Circle team. She brings with her many years of sales and marketing experience, mostly in the health care industry. Her most recent position, one she found most fulfilling to date, was her role at the Presbytery of San Fernando. She truly enjoyed helping all of those with whom she had contact. Marta is truly excited by the mission of Inner Circle and looks forward to supporting the agency, our foster parents, and children.