Meet Our Team

Julie Santiago was born and raised in Toppenish, WA. She is the mother of two handsome boys which she loves traveling with and spending quality time. Julie went to school and worked full-time to pursue her goals and dreams. She is a first-generation high school graduate as well as a first-generation post-graduate student with two master’s degrees. She finished her first Masters in Applied Medical Science from Heritage University. She then decided to pursue a second master’s in business administration with a concentration in healthcare from Eastern Washington
University where she graduated top of her class.

She was a caregiver for more than 10 years. She then decided to adventure into emergency medicine where she fell in love with helping those coming into the Emergency department. She decided to go back to senior living as she has always felt she’s had a connection with the senior population. She took great pride in taking care of her grandparents until their passing.  For the past five years Julie has worked her way up in management positions and is honored to be able to be a part of Sunnyside Assisted Living.

Esperansa Ceba joined Sunnyside Assited Living in April 2018, starting ou out as a caregiver and transitioned into lead MedTech in 2019. She then took on the position as Resident Care Coordinator position in April of 2023. Responsibilities as RCC are managing the nursing staff schedule, ordering supplies, scheduling appointments, assisting LN with care assessments, managing resident care charts, collaborating ideas with the nursing staff and team.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 16 years and family. Also, she likes to spend time on outdoor activities such as camping, boating, jet-skiing. Her hobbies are doing make-up and manicures on family and friends.

Tasha Sears has a great passion for cooking and baking. Tasha spent the last 7 years with Prosser Memorial Health, 1 year in the Kitchen as a Cook and 6 years as the Buyer. She just wanted to try something different at the time, but her love is in cooking and baking. Tasha has always loved to cook since she was young from watching and helping her Great Grandmother Rose. Tasha worked for S.A.L in the early 2000’s. She states, “This place just feels like home to me, and I am so glad to be back!”

When Tasha is not here cooking, she spends time with her family. Tasha and husband Stephen love to go to Church, go Camping and they really love to go fishing. Stephen and Tasha have 3 wonderful kids, daughters Rylee, Kodie and son Keiff. Tasha believes spending time with family is important.

Edgar’s early education took place in Grandview High School. Inspired by the world of music, video, and digital effects, he decided to pursue his dream in the music industry. Edgar graduated with a degree in Music Industry Arts and Information Technology from Arizona State University. For the last 16 years he has worked in the construction industry, as well as producing music videos and creating content for events. Edgar is honored to be able to be a part of Sunnyside Assisted Living. He feels welcomed and inspired by his team members. He comes to work with a smile on his face and a positive attitude ready to use all the strengths his gained throughout his
life. “My fortress is my family and close friends”-Edgar Corona

Maribel was born in Prosser, WA and raise in Mabton, WA. She graduated from Mabton Sr. High school with the class of 2012. She later attended Yakima Valley Community College where she studied Business Accounting and Administration. Maribel joined the Sunnyside Assisted Living team as its Life Enrichment Director in December 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for developing and coordinating successful, engaging, and entertaining activities and volunteer programs while also assessing each residents’ unique interests and managing the department’s resources and the activity program’s ongoing needs. In March 2023 she became Executive Assistant taking on marketing and new resident administrations. Maribel loves to help families with the transition from their home to an Assistant Living Community, making it as easy and smooth as possible. Prior to becoming part of Sunnyside Assisted Living team, Maribel was a Store Manager for an area retail corporation.

In her free time, Maribel loves traveling, spending time with family and watching her son Jordan play basketball.

 Born and raised in Sunnyside till her 8th grade year, she then moved to West valley and graduated in 2016 from West Valley High school. Sadie originally joined S.A.L as a server in 2017. In 2018 Sadie decided to expand her Knowlege and received her NAR through in home care services, then transitioned to a caregiver/ med-tech in 2022 at an assisted living in Prosser. April of 2024 Sadie returned to Sunnyside Assisted Living as a med tech/ caregiver to be closer to home. Sadie has been very dedicated to expanding her knowledge and continues to grow as our lead Med-tech since August 2024. Sadie loves what she does and is always ready to help our residents and their families at any time needed. To ensure they are comfortable and feel like they’re at home. She states, “Just seeing them smile is what makes my days.” In her free time Sadie loves spending time with her son Jayden. Sadie spends her afternoons and weekends taking her son Jayden to his basketball practice , games and tournaments. Sadie also loves spending time with her friends and family.

Olga Lazcano currently lives in Granger WA, where she has lived most of her life. She resides with her husband Roman Lazcano whom she’s been married to for 19 Years. Olga has 4 children, one girl and 3 boys. Before becoming the Activity Director for Sunnyside Assisted Living, she was part of “Yakima Valley Memorials Cardiac Rehab” Program. Olga dedicated 9 years to Memorial hospital, before that she worked for the Toppenish Community Hospital for 9 Years as an ER unit secretary and Receptionist.

Olga is very involved in her community. She is an active member of the Granger Lions club and directs the Miss Granger Scholarship program. She helps plan, set up and work various events the city puts on.

On her spare time Olga is a full-time sports mom. She is all over the lower valley with her kids participating in sports. Olga’s kids all compete in soccer and wrestling. Olga’s favorite thing to do is being able to cherish all the family time she can.

Born and raised in Prosser, WA. After graduating from Prosser High School, I attended WSU in Pullman where I studied music education for my undergrad. In my free time I enjoy playing and listening to music, Watching sports, and reading a book while drinking a good cup of coffee.