With 16 years of senior living experience, Stephen is responsible for the overall operations of Valencia Terrace. He is currently attending the University of Southern California working on his Master of Arts degree in Senior Living Hospitality and a Master Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. Stephen enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents and families which has been instrumental in many residents’ successful transition into Valencia Terrace. One of… Read More

As the Assistant Executive Director, Edgar provides support to both residents and their families. Edgar leads the Customer Service Team, works closely with members of the Management Team, and with families to ensure our residents experience excellent services here at Valencia Terrace. Edgar has worked at Valencia Terrace since 2015 and in total he was worked over 18 years in facilities operations, and 14 years in the senior living industry…. Read More

Karen has been with Valencia Terrace since 2011. Through the years, she has been a Wellness Assistant, Wellness Director, Business Development Director, and now Sales Director. Karen loves to help seniors find their new home at Valencia Terrace and believes that everyone needs something to look forward to! Her favorite part of the job is seeing new residents getting involved in activities and making new friends. Karen stays busy in… Read More

Tara began working in the senior living industry in 2014 as an Activities Director and fell in love with the role. She quickly felt the pure joy of working with seniors. She was eager to join the Sales team because she knew in her heart that she would enjoy and excel in guiding families as they consider senior living. Educating families and prospects on what Valencia Terrace has to offer is… Read More

Chef Jared Garcia has been cooking professionally for the last ten years in a number of different kitchens and has acquired quite a knowledge for cooking and nutrition. One of his recent dining positions was with Disney. Jared started with Kisco as a cook and has been given the amazing opportunity to serve residents with delicious food. He finds great joy in cooking food for the residents and talking with… Read More

Matthew was born and raised in Orange County, California and began volunteering at 16 years old at Saddleback Memorial Hospital where he was discharging patients, running labs, and delivering food trays. In High School, he took several courses to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician which inspired him to continue his education to become a Nurse. After high school, Matthew immediately enrolled in an… Read More

Claudia has 12 years of experience working in Human Resources in the senior living industry. She provides human resources support to the management team and associates at the community. She believes through teamwork, continuous improvement and our passion for excellence, Valencia Terrace can provide exemplary service and create the best home for our residents, and a great place for associates to work.

Jenny joined the team in 2021 but comes with 12 years of experience planning and conducting wellness calendars. Wellness is her passion! She enjoys creating programs that inspires independence and engagement for residents. It’s her pleasure to interact and have such amazing memories that she has created with each resident. When not at work she loves to travel with her family.

Nate joined the Valencia Terrace family in 2016 and comes with over 20 years of Maintenance and grounds experience. He was born in Phoenix Arizona and has lived in California since the ’60s. At work, he prides himself on providing high-quality services to residents and making them feel safe and comfortable in their home. A little-known fact about Nate is that he used to race motorcycles, and even owned a low… Read More

With a solid foundation in RF engineering, I embarked on a career transition in 2019 that led me to the dynamic world of senior living. Starting as a server, I quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing my leadership skills and dedication to providing exceptional service. Transitioning to roles such as Dining Room Manager, lead CSR at the front desk, and interim resident relations director, I gained valuable experience in various… Read More