Curated by Sunrise

Our Curated Leadership Team

Nicole Bergquist, NCIDQ, EDAC
Senior Design Director
With more than 20 years of design experience, Nicole is talented at delivering environments curated to her clients’ specific needs. By applying her robust senior living and high-end residential expertise, she’s able to balance aesthetics and functionality to deliver appealing spaces where seniors can thrive. At Sunrise, Nicole is responsible for over 150 renovation projects per year—implementing resident-centered environments and staying current with industry trends and expectations. She has a passion for helping improve the lives of others and is thrilled to bring that value to work every day. Nicole lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and three lively dogs.
Tina Ruiz Ellen
Senior Design Director
Tina brings her 25 years of experience in interior design, hospitality, and architecture to craft thoughtful and purposeful environments. Leading a team of designers responsible for new community projects and developing design standards, she is passionate about improving quality of life for seniors. She leverages her extreme attention to detail, high standards of quality, and commitment to excellence in every phase of design. Tina lives in Maryland with her husband, two children, and one furry friend.
Joan Bueno
Senior Design Manager
Tina brings her 25 years of experience in interior design, hospitality, and architecture to craft thoughtful and purposeful environments. Leading a team of designers responsible for new community projects and developing design standards, she is passionate about improving quality of life for seniors. She leverages her extreme attention to detail, high standards of quality, and commitment to excellence in every phase of design. Tina lives in Maryland with her husband, two children, and one furry friend.
Cherilyn McCall, MFA, NCIDQ
Senior Design Manager
Cherilyn is a passionate and creative individual with a skill for crafting spaces that are both beautiful and functional. With over 15 years of experience in design, she excels at understanding her clients' needs and translating them into stunning environments. Her expertise spans across senior living and high-end residential projects, allowing her to strike a perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality and ensuring a residential feel is achieved within each project. Cherilyn leads a team responsible multiple renovation projects of a variety of scope and size. Driven by a desire to improve the lives of others, Cherilyn brings her dedication and enthusiasm to every project through thorough research selections. Outside of work, Cherilyn enjoys life in northern Virginia with her family and a highly opinionated beagle named Hunter.
Kristin Cornell, NCIDQ
Design Manager
Kristin has a passion for creating environments that are beautiful, promote independence, and enhance well-being. As a seasoned interior designer specializing in senior living for 18 years, she believes in creating an environment that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and that fosters a sense of community and belonging. She is a manager on the new construction team and is responsible the design development, bid documents, and construction administration of new communities. She also has a background in renovation and has worked on many capital budget projects throughout the years. While maintaining standards, Kristin makes sure that each community is unique and fits well into the area and surrounding neighborhood. In her free time, Kristin loves hiking and going on adventures with her husband and dog, Pono.