The Sunrise Team

Our Staff

At Sunrise we have built a team of experienced and caring adoption professionals.

Our Executive Director

Our Asia Program Manager

  • Has worked for many years in the adoption field
  • Travels regularly to Asia
  • Brings extensive experience in facilitating communication between all parties to adoption
  • Has a Masters Degree in Social Work and oversees the Sunrise social workers

Our Africa Program Manager

  • Is a Registered Social Worker
  • Was born and raised in South Africa
  • Brings a unique understanding of African culture and customs
  • Has worked in the field of child protection for many years

Our Domestic Program Manager

  • Has over twenty years experience counselling families
  • Is a recognized adoption mediator
  • Travels throughout BC assisting families in developing collaborative relationships
  • Provides post adoption supports

Sunrise Social Workers

We have a team of Registered Social Workers across the province. Our social workers work with you to complete your Homestudy.
All social workers have the Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation and have university degrees in Social Work.

Sunrise Support Staff

There is a an extensive group of dedicated people who work with us at the Sunrise office and around the world to assist you every step of the way.

To support our China adoptions we have Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff on site.