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June 12, 2024

Peaceful Paths Appoints Interim CEO

Current Leadership Team member, Crystal Sorrow, will serve as Interim CEO

www.peacefulpaths.org

GAINESVILLE - The Board of Directors of Peaceful Paths, Inc. are pleased to announce that an interim CEO, Crystal Sorrow, has been appointed as their long-term Chief Executive, Dr. Theresa Beachy, moves into a new position locally. Dr. Beachy has led the agency since July 2000, and is leaving to head the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of North Central Florida on October 1, 2024.

Ms. Sorrow stated, “I am incredibly excited to serve as Interim CEO, providing continuity for survivors and their families, as Peaceful Paths celebrates fifty years of service. I anticipate fruitful collaborations with staff and community partners during this transition, and am inspired to continue my career-long work of serving families in the local area.”

Dr. Beachy and Ms. Sorrow will serve as co-CEOs from July 1-September 30. The interim appointed has served as the Director of Education and Youth Programs at Peaceful Paths since 2020, and has over 20 years’ experience leading teams, creating programming, and educating students and the community. Ms. Sorrow is uniquely qualified to lead the agency in the transition, and will ensure continuity of services. Peaceful Paths is a recognized best practice center for Domestic Violence programming, and is committed to the mission of saving lives and creating change. Crystal’s skills and dedication will safeguard the mission over the coming months until the permanent CEO is named. Ms. Sorrow can be reached at csorrow@peacefulpaths.org or by calling 352-377-5690, ext. 506.

For more information on the agency or how you can be an ally in our work, please contact Crystal Sorrow at 352-377-5690 or visit us on the web at www.peacefulpaths.org

We exist to save lives and create change.

Crystal Sorrow Dr. Theresa Beachy

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Date Received:	6/11/2024 7:59:29 PM
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From:	Theresa Beachy
Subject:	[EXTERNAL] For Immediate Release: Peaceful Paths Board Names Interim CEO
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Message:	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2024 Peaceful Paths Appoints Interim CEO Current Leadership Team member, Crystal Sorrow, will serve as Interim CEO www.peacefulpaths.org GAINESVILLE - The Board of Directors of Peaceful Paths, Inc. are pleased to announce that an interim CEO, Crystal Sorrow, has been appointed as their long-term Chief Executive, Dr. Theresa Beachy, moves into a new position locally. Dr. Beachy has led the agency since July 2000, and is leaving to head the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of North Central Florida on October 1, 2024. Ms. Sorrow stated, “I am incredibly excited to serve as Interim CEO, providing continuity for survivors and their families, as Peaceful Paths celebrates fifty years of service. I anticipate fruitful collaborations with staff and community partners during this transition, and am inspired to continue my career-long work of serving families in the local area.” Dr. Beachy and Ms. Sorrow will serve as co-CEOs from July 1-September 30. The interim appointed has served as the Director of Education and Youth Programs at Peaceful Paths since 2020, and has over 20 years’ experience leading teams, creating programming, and educating students and the community. Ms. Sorrow is uniquely qualified to lead the agency in the transition, and will ensure continuity of services. Peaceful Paths is a recognized best practice center for Domestic Violence programming, and is committed to the mission of saving lives and creating change. Crystal’s skills and dedication will safeguard the mission over the coming months until the permanent CEO is named. Ms. Sorrow can be reached at csorrow@peacefulpaths.org or by calling 352-377-5690, ext. 506. For more information on the agency or how you can be an ally in our work, please contact Crystal Sorrow at 352-377-5690 or visit us on the web at www.peacefulpaths.org *We exist to save lives and create change.* Crystal Sorrow Dr. Theresa Beachy

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