Joyce Perkins
Executive Director
Joyce Perkins comes to Solstice at Auburn with a lengthy background in senior living, including experience in independent living, memory care and assisted living. Joyce moved from the Bay Area to Auburn in 1994, and has lived and worked in the area for more than two decades. In that time, she has grown to know our community well. She has gained the trust of our residents and worked tirelessly to improve our Solstice community. She has worked to lead our employees and residents back into a vibrant life of increased socializing and multiple mealtime offerings, while continuing to tackle challenges stemming from the pandemic.
Her favorite thing about Solstice at Auburn is being able to assist family and friends in the area and provide love and support. She brings this attitude to work and treats every resident like family. Every voice matters, and she looks to resident feedback in order to make our small world better.
Paula Sellers
Senior Director of Sales
Paula Sellers is the director of Sales for Solstice Senior Living at Auburn. She joins the team with 20 years’ experience in marketing, sales and hospitality. Paula moved to Auburn in 2013 after the passing of her father and discovered her talent and passion for working with seniors. She is excited to be part of the Solstice team and to sing and dance her way into the residents’ hearts. She would love to help you and your loved ones find the perfect home here at Solstice Senior Living at Auburn.
Cathleen Sommer
Director of Celebrations
Cathleen Sommer has worked as the director of celebrations for more than seven years. Her residents have become her extended family, and she considers spending time with them her favorite part of the job. Before working with seniors, Cathleen was a mentor coordinator with junior high and high school students. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, playing golf, watching movies, and summer softball.
Liz Steger
Business Office Director
Liz Steger joins the Solstice at Auburn team with four years of experience in assisted living and memory care. As the Business Office director, Liz oversees the maintenance team and night manager, while also handling all aspects of scheduling, operations and accounting.
Liz has lived in Auburn for six years and knows the area well. When asked what she loves most about Solstice, Liz says it’s the residents. She really cares about their well-being and works every day to make their lives better. In her free time, Liz loves to cross-stitch and sew, and is an avid reader.
Rob Merrell
Building Services Director
Rob Merrell joined the Solstice team in March of 2023. His entire career has centered around carpentry, building services and general construction. His efforts provided an immediate improvement to our systems and responsiveness, and we are grateful he is here! Rob also brings much laughter to our community and has a wonderful way with our residents.
