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.

Edgar was born in Prosser, raised in Sunnyside most of his life and is a first-generation graduate from Sunnyside High School in 2012. His work ethic took off at a very young age. Edgar worked in many industries including varies fruit orchards, vineyards, fruit processing facilities, and fish warehouses before starting his culinary career at age 19. Edgars love for culinary first started at his local KFC where he started washing dishes and shortly moving up as a cook before moving to help run the kitchen for Prosser’s Chukar Cherries headquarters where he truly found he had a passion for food and that it was what he wanted to pursue. His self- taught pursuit took him to the west side of Washington where he worked in many different types of restaurants and food establishments including the Ivar’s soup production plant before landing in the catering business. For the next 6 years Edgar worked as an international food catering lead inside different companies including Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), and Google. In these 6 years Edgar gained tons of knowledge and expertise from many chefs of different backgrounds and cultures. Edgar wanted to take everything is had gained throughout his 6 years as catering lead and bring it back to the valley. Edgar wanted to show and share all the different healthy, and nutritious recipes he had learned. Edgar is now the Dining Service Manager for Sunnyside Assisted Living.

In his free time Edgar enjoys spending time outdoors. He enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, and gardening with friends and family including his dog Jax. He also loves to go to new places and food establishments to try local favorites and keep building up his culinary portfolio.

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.

Yesenia Leon joined Sunnyside Assisted Living in February 2017. Yesenia started as a Caregiver and transitioned into a Med-Tech in March 2020. Yesenia became our Lead Med-Tech in January 2024. As Lead Med-Tech she helps administer medications, schedule medical appointments, transportation, assist LN with care assessments and resident medication orders. Yesenia keeps in contact with family members and Primary Physicians to insure we provide the best care we can. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 9 years and 2 Children. Yesenia also loves to travel, spend time outdoors, with family and friends.

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.