Lorraine Houk
Director of Food Pantry lhouk@nycap.rr.com Lorraine began working at FOCUS in 2008. As the manager of the food pantry, she oversees the daily operation, files all required reports, works on the budget, food ordering and statistics. Lorraine is on the Membership committee for Food Pantries for the Capital District and in her free time loves to garden and cook. She was born and raised in Voorheesville. |
Becca Leet
Food Manager for FOCUS Winter Breakfast & Coordinator of Gardening in a Bucket beccal@focuschurches.net Becca has been working at FOCUS since 2006 and was a volunteer for two years before that. She is inspired by how the guests and volunteers of FOCUS programs work together and look out for one another. Becca is currently studying psychology at Maria College and is thinking of being a mental health counselor. When she's not working or studying, she likes to read, write letters, and cook. She was born and raised in Albany. |
Betsy Gorman
Director of Communications betsyg@focuschurches.net Betsy came to FOCUS in 2017 and has more 25 years experience as a communications director for businesses, membership organizations, government agencies and advocacy groups. "It makes me happy to work for an organization whose sole mission is to help elevate the lives of those in need. Here at FOCUS I am surrounded by people who understand the transformative power of serving others." Betsy was born and raised on Long Island. |
Karen Kendall
Food Pantry Associate kkendall1@nycap.rr.com Karen retired as an X-ray tech in 2009 and promptly began volunteering at the FOCUS Food Pantry. She was hired in 2013 and hasn't looked back! She spends her free time traveling, cat sitting, visiting her son and his family, reading and enjoying music with her friends. Karen grew up in Albany. |
Belinda Quaye
Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator belindaq@focuschurches.net Belinda has been working at FOCUS since 2013. Her biggest inspiration are the FOCUS volunteers who she says "Inspire me so much. I enjoy sharing the FOCUS mission with prospective FOCUS volunteers, it reminds me often the important work we do for our neighbors in need." She was born in Tema, Ghana and moved to the U.S. in 2010. |
Chaz Martel
Co-Coordinator, Breakfast Program pieix@aol.com Chaz has been working at FOCUS since 2011 and enjoys working at Breakfast Club because it provides him with an anchor for his workweek. “I enjoy getting to know the many faces of Jesus who grace the community with their varied talents.” When he is not at FOCUS, Chaz has a small market research firm where he collects data from movie openings for the distribution houses. He is from New York City. |