Meet some of our experienced team members here at Sunrise of Fort Worth, TX.

Life Enrichment Manager

“I got to Sunrise more than five years ago, when all my kids were in school and I wanted to do something part-time. Part-time didn’t last very long. The residents suddenly became family and my co-workers. 

Looking back on the past five years, I realize that I’m here for selfish reasons. I love the hugs I receive when I arrive each day. I love the faces of residents who see the tomatoes getting ripe, or seeds popping out of the ground. When our bowling team goes bowling and someone gets a strike, the excitement is overwhelming. The pride that exudes from someone who just put a beautiful pie together, from scratch, is palpable. 

This is an extraordinary generation and I’m so thankful to be a small part of their lives. I have six children, so my life away from Sunrise is very busy. Between my home family and my Sunrise family, I’m very blessed.”

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Laura Robbins

Executive Director

“I began working as a social working in 1994, before becoming a director of social services with Marriott Senior Living in 1996. I started as the director of sales in Denver, before being lucky enough to move to executive director here at Sunrise in Texas.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending my time attending professional baseball games and dancing. I am also an avid cat lover.”

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Jeannine Zelm

Director of Sales

“I have worked in sales leadership roles in the healthcare industry since 1996 before having the pleasure of joining the Sunrise team in 2016.

 I love working for Sunrise because of the residents! At Sunrise of Fort Worth, I get to bring solutions and peace of mind to families—often during difficult times—which then bring joy to the family once again. With more than 35 years of providing assisted living and memory care, I am confident that we are able to provide a superior level of service that is unsurpassed in the industry.

In my free time, I enjoy an active lifestyle. I spend most of my free time cooking, but also enjoy fitness and the outdoors, traveling, and watching my boys play baseball and golf.”

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Hillary Ortega

Assisted Living Coordinator

“Before joining the Fort Worth team, I worked in the healthcare industry in various hospital and residential settings for more than 12 years.

One of the best parts about my job is that I always get to come to work and spend time with my Sunrise family; I get to interact with each individual resident and their family members which is a real treat.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my young daughter and my husband.”

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