Family Sunshine Center executive director steps down; interim named

Tay Knight is stepping down as executive director of the Family Sunshine Center./Courtesy: Family Sunshine Center

The longtime executive director of the Family Sunshine Center is stepping down.

Officials announced Tay Knight is stepping down from her role after more than eight years of services.

During her tenure, Knight guided the Family Sunshine Center through both growth and challenges that included expanding outreach, strengthening community partnerships and continuing to provide services to survivors and their families.

“Serving as Executive Director of the Family Sunshine Center has been the greatest privilege of my life,” said Tay Knight. “While it is with a heavy heart that I step down, I know this is the right time to make space for new leadership as the agency moves forward. I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful to the staff, board, and community partners who make this work possible.”

The Board of Directors has appointed Catherine Watts, current Deputy Director, to serve as interim Executive Director.

Officials say Watts brings knowledge of its programs and operations and will ensure smooth transition during this time.

The Family Sunshine Center Board of Directors says it will begin the process of identifying new leadership and will provide updates as they are available.

The Family Sunshine Center provides hope and healing to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.