Our Co-Directors

Our Board Members

Robin Garner, married to her husband Richard for over 44 years and is the proud mother of four children and grandmother to six (and counting). With a professional background in laboratory sciences, Robin’s career includes significant contributions to HIV research as part of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group at Yale University and more than 25 years of dedicated work in the Yale Clinical Virology Laboratory. Robin is deeply involved in her local church, serving in various capacities such as prayer groups, the hospitality team, and as a ministry assistant at the Gateway School of Transformation. She and her husband have also hosted a small group home church and Bible study for many years. Robin actively serves her community by cooking meals for a men’s homeless shelter and volunteering at the 180 Center in downtown New Haven. She is also a proud member of the Historical Society at Camp Bethel in Haddam, CT. Robin has been inspired by Stanley and Cecilia's passion and dedication to their mission for the children in Kenya, and has a strong desire to serve this ministry as it thrives and grows.

Lynn Lincoln is an ordained minister through the ministry of Gateway Christian Fellowship. She has currently completed a two-year program which prepared her to offer Spiritual Direction for both individuals and small groups. Her Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies was completed at Master’s Bible Institute in Southington, CT. Over the past 30 plus years, she has filled various positions on church staff with her last paid position as Executive Pastor. She has held positions as a board member for two churches and three outreach ministries. Her love for the Lord and people motivates all that she does. She is not motivated by sordid gain, title, or prestige. She is passionate about the truth of God’s word going forth bathed in love and prayer to set hearts free. Caring for the spiritually, physically, or emotionally poor is how we demonstrate the love of God, not in word only but in deed. She has dedicated her life to this end.

Kristen Torres married her husband, Jacinto, in 2016 and they have two beautiful daughters. Kristen has a professional background in healthcare and clinical research. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2014 with her BS in Psychology and currently works at the Yale University, PET Center as a research assistant. Kristen attends Vox Church located in Branford, CT and has been a member there for over 8 years. During her college years, Kristen attended a mission trip to the Dominican Republic to help build homes and teach children about the Lord. Her heart’s desire is to see the gospel spread to all nations and to share the love of Jesus by helping those in need. Kristen looks forward to making a positive and tangible impact in the lives of others by joining the FACES team. In her free time, Kristen loves going for walks, enjoying nature and spending time with her family.

Kyle Bilodeau, MD is currently a General Surgery Resident at the University of Washington. Kyle’s past international experiences, along with his career as a paramedic, sparked his passion for the world of international development. His determination to create this organization has truly shown his passion for helping others, along with his drive to create an organization that puts the individual first.  

Paige Ryan is currently working as an EMT and received a BS in Biology from Sacred Heart University in 2015. She was first captivated by the world of public health during a trip to Tanzania, when she realized the impact that could be made through the creation of sustainable projects. Her desire to create lasting impacts along with her creative talents has helped to shape FACES Inc. into what it is today. Paige hopes to continue her education and bring FACES to its full potential, with a vision for a global enterprise.