top of page
sunrise with flowers_edited.jpg

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:

​

  • Provide survivor focused, trauma-informed services through an empowerment-based approach.

  • Recognize and trust the expertise and lived experiences of individuals. 

  • Work collaboratively within our communities to enhance survivor’s access to services.

  • Practice with empathy and a holistic mindset.

  • Empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Enhance service provision through a dedication to employee professional development and training. 

​​

Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, 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.

​

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

Pam Saucier
Christopher Morris

President

Pam Saucier

​

RN, BSN, MBA, MJ, 

Principal,

Guardrails LLC

Vice-President

Christopher Morris​

​

Senior Project Manager, KAST Construction

Treasurer

Gail Page​

​

Agent - Capital

Insurance Agency

Secretary

Erin Bishop​

​

Owner & CEO

Thirsty Buffalo

Brewing Company,

RN, BSN Legal

Nurse Consultant

Immediate

Past President

Dr. Sana Yusuf, DMD​

​

CEO/Dentist/Medical Director at Sana Dental Studio + Spa

Member

Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B​

​

Office of the Prioress Benedictine Sisters

of Florida

Member

Liza Mizel

​

Republic Bank

Director of Treasury Management Sales

Member

Annissa Morris,

Esquire

​

Spinner Law Firm P.A.

Member

Ann Pereira

​

AEG Tampa Bay

Director

Member

Robert Pullen,

Esquire

​

Guardian ad Litem

Attorney

Member

Ardith Tennant

​

AdventHealth

Director, Care

Pavilions &

Anesthesia

Member

Captain Robert

Tungate

 

Dade City Police Department

Member

Captain Justin Wetherington

​

Pasco Sheriff's Office

CEO

Kelly Sinn​

​

Sunrise of Pasco County

Ex-Officio

Jarrod M. Scharber, Esquire​

​

Scharber Law

Group, P.A.

Employment
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.

FOLLOW ALONG

GET INVOLVED

©2017 Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic & Sexual Violence Center is a 501(c)(3).  

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR SUNRISE OF PASCO COUNTY, INC, A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH9), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

​

​

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, Federal Discrimination Complaint Coordinator, PL-01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1050, or call 850-414-3300, or write Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531 or call 202-307-0690 (Voice) or 202-307-2027 (TDD/TYY) or https://www.ojp.gov/program/civil-rights/filing-civil-rights-complaint. Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (TTY), 877-877-8982 (Speech), or 800-845-6136 (Spanish

spoken, or other personal identifiers.

This website is supported by Grant Number LN311 from the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Community Services, and Office of Domestic Violence, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Neither the Florida Department of Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Community Services, and Office of Domestic Violence. 

bottom of page