Paul Peck
Executive Director
Paul Peck joined the Solstice at Santa Rosa team in December 2019. He graduated from La Roche University in Pittsburgh, Pa., with a master’s degree in human resource management focused on employee and organizational development. He has worked in senior independent living, assisted living and memory care for over 18 years. Paul is active in his church and with the Boy Scouts and also chairs the Catholic Committee on Scouting. He is an avid softball player in the summer and can be seen at the local gym six days a week.
Ericka Allen
Business Office Director
Ericka Allen is the Business Office director for Solstice at Santa Rosa. Originally from Vallejo, California, Ericka has been with the community for nearly six years. Her favorite part about working at Solstice is the interactions with residents. She enjoys the feeling of being needed and making a difference in their lives – it gives her strength and motivation to continue being an advocate for seniors. She is thankful for her residents – they are wise and heartwarming.
Ericka is a die-hard musical fan and memorized the entire “Frozen II” soundtrack in a week. She’s thankful for the opportunity to work at Solstice and looks forward to what the future holds and the bonds to be made.
Karen White
Culinary Services Director
Karen White is a certified nutritionist and therapeutic chef who has been working in the restaurant industry for over 30 years. Prior to joining the Solstice at Santa Rosa team, she worked at several hotels and upscale restaurants such as the Crystal Cathedral, Chanteclair and Café Jardin before shifting her focus to hospitals.
Originally hailing from the San Gabriel Valley, Chef Karen loves to cook all different types of cuisine, and her catchphrase is “I do not make mistakes. I create new dishes!”
