In My Father’s Kitchen :: Our Team
Our Team
John Tumino
Executive Director
Leigh-Ann Tumino
Administrator
Leigh-Ann Tumino is the Administrator for In My Father’s Kitchen. She is originally from Denver, Colorado and came to Syracuse in 1991. She served as the Children’s/Youth Pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center in Syracuse, NY for 10 years. Her favorite pastime is to read books and write curriculum. Together with her husband they Co-founded IMFK in 2011 and reside in Syracuse, NY with their daughter Abigail.
Shanna Jeffrey
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable
Shanna Jeffrey serves as the Office Administrator, Personal Assistant to founders John and Leigh-Ann Tumino, and a member of the Restore Outreach team at In My Father’s Kitchen. Originally from Pulaski, NY, Shanna eventually made the greater Syracuse area her home. A longtime volunteer and supporter of IMFK since its beginning, she is passionate about the ministry’s mission of providing tangible help and hope with dignity to those in need.
Before joining the IMFK team, Shanna served for 16 years as the Administrator of the Christian School of Performing Arts (CSPA). She is a longtime member of Abundant Life Church and enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and sharing laughter wherever she goes. Shanna and her husband, Steve, have two children, Regan and Emilee, and a bonus son-in-law, Sean.
Kevin Batsford
Supervisor/Van Driver
Kevin Batsford is a Supervisor/Van Driver for Hire Ground at In My Father’s Kitchen and is from Syracuse, NY. He spent 15 years homeless on the streets of Syracuse, addicted to drugs and alcohol. He broke free from that life in October of 2014 with the help of IMFK. He has been on the IMFK team since 2019. Kevin is married to Karen and his favorite pastime is watching football.
George Edwards
Care Manager / Street Outreach
George Edwards came to Syracuse from Philadelphia several years ago to assist his mother in transforming her home to be wheelchair accessible. He has remained in Syracuse since, working many jobs serving others in some way. He raised 3 children alongside his wife Phyllis of 22 years. When not working, George serves his neighbors through yard work or just being available to help when needed. He enjoys spending time with his dog Myra, riding motorcycles, and viewing classic cars. He loves spending time with his family, increasing his education, and having a sense of humor in serving the community for the greater good.
Saorise Murphy-Collins
Care Manager / Street Outreach
Shelly Frank Dunham
Care Manager / In MY Fathers Kitchen (Street Outreach)
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