About Sunrise
OUR MISSION
Sunrise is a catalyst for change that empowers residents of Pasco County to save lives, educates the community, and changes lives through domestic and sexual violence intervention and prevention services.
We will provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our dedicated employees and our community in which we operate, while sustaining a financially strong agency. In everything we do, we will act with respect, fairness, and integrity.
OUR VISION
To lead our community in creating an environment in which domestic and sexual violence does not exist.
Our Commitment
We know that each individual and each relationship looks different, and we recognize that violence affects people from every community.
Our advocates are here to welcome and serve all Survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in our community.
Sunrise of Pasco Domestic and Sexual Violence Center is committed to being a catalyst for change; we commit to:
Through our organization values, we commit to:
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Provide survivor focused, trauma-informed services through an empowerment-based approach.
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Recognize and trust the expertise and lived experiences of individuals.
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Work collaboratively within our communities to enhance survivor’s access to services.
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Practice with empathy and a holistic mindset.
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Empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic and sexual violence.
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Enhance service provision through a dedication to employee professional development and training.
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Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally defined characteristic protected by law. Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. All positions require a national criminal background check. Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
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We invite you to join us in our mission to empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic and sexual violence, and to elevate voices and learn from those most impacted.
Our Board of Directors
President
Dr. Sana Yusuf, DMD
CEO/Dentist/Medical Director at Sana Dental Studio + Spa
Vice-President
Christopher Morris
Senior Project Manager, KAST Construction
Treasurer
Gail Page
Regional Rep- Capital Insurance Agency, Inc.
Secretary
Ann Pereira
AEG Tampa Bay Director
Member
Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B.
Office of the Prioress
Benedictine of Florida
Member
Erin Bishop
RN BSN C-EFM Legal Nurse Consultant
CEO Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company
Member
Katie Duncan
Marketing Manager
AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills
Member
Anissa Morris
Esquire
Spinner Law Firm
Member
Robert Pullen, Esquire
Guardian ad Litem Attorney
Member
Pam Saucier
Principal, Guardrails LLC
Member
Robert Tungate, Captain
Dade City Police Department
Justin Wetherington,
Captain
Pasco Sheriff's Office
Ex-Officio
Jarrod M. Scharber, Esquire
Scharber Law Group, P.A.
Kelly Sinn
Sunrise CEO
Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. assures each applicant and employee Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, income or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law except when such requirement constitutes a bona-fide occupational qualification necessary to perform the tasks associated with the position. Equal Employment Opportunity is attained using both objective and subjective merit principles and applies to recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, retention, discipline, separation, and other employment practices within Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.