Why FOCCUS

FOCCUS, Inc. USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building, promoting and enhancing healthy relationships by offering resources and training that "Facilitate Open, Caring Communication, Understanding and Study." FOCCUS, Inc. USA offers materials that are research-based, affordable, and user-friendly for both professionals and trained lay volunteers.

About Us

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Lynda Madison, Ph.D.

Director, FOCCUS, Inc. USA

"As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with couples and families for over 28 years and have seen the benefits of facilitating healthy, productive communication. Throughout my career,I have fostered commitment, respect, and trustworthiness in relationships, and what better place to encourage these qualities than with marrying couples who may also go on to have children for whom they will model interaction with others. At FOCCUS, Inc. USA, I feel privileged to work with such a talented and dedicated team and to interact with many wonderful FOCCUS and REFOCCUS users world-wide!"

FOCCUS team member since September, 2007
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Creighton University Medical School
Ph.D. Emory University, M.Ed. Georgia State, B.S. Ohio State
Medical Psychology Internship - University of Oregon Health Sciences Institute
National FOCCUS Trainer

Paige Minturn

FOCCUS Operations Supervisor

"Since working with FOCCUS I have come to understand how important a good marriage prep tool can be for engaged couples. FOCCUS has helped many couples begin their marriage with a good, strong foundation. It is a pleasure to work with facilitators and trainers who use FOCCUS for their engaged couples. FOCCUS and REFOCCUS will continue to help couples build their marriages for many years to come."

FOCCUS team member since 1984
Website Administrator

Donna Conn

Materials Specialist

"I believe that good marriage preparation is important for couples to get off to a healthy start. FOCCUS is an excellent tool for this!"

FOCCUS team member since 1992
Certified FOCCUS Facilitator
Certified EMT

Jenna Conn

Administrative Assistant

"A strong relationship is the best foundation to build a family on, and I firmly believe that FOCCUS is an effective tool in helping couples deepen their relationship in ways they had never thought about. I'm just excited that I get to be part of that process."

FOCCUS team member since 2009

Julie Ostrand

Web Site Development

"I joined the FOCCUS, Inc. USA team because I see marriage as the foundation of our society. When marriages are stable, families thrive and children are protected and loved. Healthy marriages work to diminish other issues like crime, education problems, drugs, alcoholism, teen-age pregnancy and abuse. I believe strong marriages are the key to a hopeful future!"

FOCCUS team member since 2008
B.S. in Communications

Anne Kotlik

Finance Manager

"I have over 20 years in non-profit accounting experience and am very pleased to be part of the FOCCUS team. It has been exciting to be part of change and improvements to our products and website."

FOCCUS team member since 2008
20 years of accounting experience