sUNSHINE eMERY
Executive Director
Shawn “Sunshine” Emery is a native Texan, educator, and performer. She founded People Feeding People, Inc., in 2016 as a way to “feed people's mind, body and soul by offering food, friendship, and support.”
“Much of what I bring to the nonprofit world was born from 10 years' experience as an educator. Learning, inspiring, and helping others to share and grow.” Her experiences with homelessness as a teenager and teaching at Terrell Elementary and Poolville Junior High instilled a deep passion to give back. People Feeding People, Inc., provided a way to combine her love of community and music.
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Sunshine graduated with honors from Texas Wesleyan University with a BS in Liberal Studies and is a certified Teacher. She teaches music classes and regularly performs in North Texas and national venues.
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Sunshine has been married to Chris Garland Emery for over 20 years and is the proud mother of two grown children. Her extended family includes three rat terriers, a cat, and several chickens.
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Sunshine’s hobbies include kayaking, white water rafting, camping, hiking, traveling, zip lining, writing, photography, making jewelry, event planning, cooking, trying new things, attending live performances (plays, concerts, sports, rodeo), spending time with family and friends, and “stopping to smell the roses.” Sunshine hopes when she leaves this world it will be better as a result of her efforts and kindness.
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DINA CHRYsler
Assistant Director
Dina Chrysler, a native Texan, was born in Bedford, TX. During her formative years, she lived in Arlington and Houston and now resides in Azle. She and her high school sweetheart have been married since 1994. Together they run a carpentry business which keeps them both on their toes. They have 2 daughters, 1 dog, and 1 cat.
Dina shares the same visions of community love as Sunshine Emery and joined with her in the People Feeding People, Inc., in 2016. Together they have grown the PFP charity to what it is today and have helped instill the spirit of giving in others. Their vision of a better world with neighbors helping neighbors drives their passion which they hope will continue to inspire others to do the same.
Dina graduated from Tarleton State University with honors. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a certified teacher. Her professional background includes retail management, loss prevention, professional training, safety and health administration, as well as financial & retirement planning and holds a certification as a Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional, FPQP ®.
Dina is also very involved in her community. She has helped head many benefits and community & health fairs, as well as holding various volunteer positions in her community.
Dina is an avid reader and loves being outdoors. Her hobbies include motorcycles, traveling, hiking, camping, kayaking, photography, event planning, and shooting. She also enjoys web and jewelry design and playing music. She plays piano, bass guitar and sings.
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