Healthy Families East Pasco Team

Sh’nai Simmons PhD – East Pasco Field Supervisor
Contact Info: ssimmons@pascokidsfirst.org / 352-585-6729
Year started with PKF: 2019
Area of expertise: Maternal and Infant Mental Health

Angelita Rodriguez – East Pasco and Hernando Assessment Worker
Contact Info: arodriguez@pascokidsfirst.org / 352-585-6727
Year started with PKF: 1999
Area of expertise. I am a good listener and giver
Something I am passionate about? Empowering women
I am a parent too!! I have 5 kids ages 19, 18, 8, 5, and 3
Hobbies: Scrapbooking
If I could change the world in which I work: Have more resources.

Lori Ashmore – Resource Mom and Team Leader
Contact Info: lashmore@pascokidsfirst.org / 813-355-1654
Year started with PKF: 1999
Area of expertise: Donations
Something I am passionate about? My grandkids
I am a parent too!! Yes and a grandparent of 7
Hobbies: Puzzles and yard sales
If I could change the world in which I work: Every child would have insurance and would be able to go to Head Start like it was when my kids were younger.

 Javy Soto – Resource Dad
Contact info: msoto@pascokidsfirst.org
Year I started with PKF: 2018
I’m not a parent but I can say I am a great uncle. I have been in my nephew’s life from day one. Always showing them how much I love and care for them. I have also worked in Elementary Schools and Day Care facilities. Went to College for Elementary Education. I am passionate about helping others, specially working with kids.
Hobbies: Love working with Cars and Photography and Gardening.
If I could change the world in which I work: I would love to change the world, on person at a time, If I can impact somebody’s life positively. Giving them the knowledge and tools, so they can build a better future for themselves, I will feel accomplished. eliminate homelessness by helping one person at a time

Something I am passionate about: I am a good listener and have the ability to handle stressful situations.
Hobbies: Spending time with my children and collecting stray animals.

Siobhan Giunta – Resource Mom
Contact Info: sgiunta@pascokidsfirst.org / 352-645-8553
Year started with PKF: 2018
Area of expertise: Early childhood education.
Something I am passionate about? Learning something new each day.
I am a parent too!! Two wonderful adult daughters Sabrina & Samantha and two great sons Malachi 14 & Maverick 10.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, shopping and family cruises.
If I could change the world in which I work: It would make it a safe, healthy and happy place for all children.

Yolonda Cosme – Resource Mom
Contact Info: ycosme@pascokidsfirst.org / 727-437-9198
Year started with PKF: 2018
Area of expertise: I’m a chef by trade. I’m an advocate for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Something I am passionate about? God
I am a parent too!! Of 3 adult children, and soon to be a grandmother for the first time.
Hobbies: I love to bake, cook and loom.
If I could change the world in which I work: I would like to see less hunger in the world.