Meet the Team
Becca Black
Executive Director
Becca Black has extensive experience working in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and continuing care retirement communities. Becca received her undergraduate degrees in sociology, gerontology and long-term care administration from Kansas State University. After graduation, she completed her administer-in-training program at one of the first memory care units in the state of Kansas. Raised by her grandparents on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, Becca attributes her work ethic, humility and passion for advancing dignified care for seniors to her upbringing.
When she is not working, she enjoys Kansas State University football, traveling, cooking, art, and spending time with family and friends.
Liliana Solorzano, LVN
Resident Care Director
Liliana Solorzano’s passion for nursing began at a young age. In high school, she found herself volunteering at nursing facilities and serving as an activities assistant. It was then that her desire to care for others was ignited. With a background rich in skilled nursing that makes up more than 15 years’ cumulative experience in assisted living care, Liliana looks forward to continued service to this very important and special community.
Besides nursing, Liliana’s passions include family and spending time with her son. She’s been with Canyon Trails for the majority of her career and looks forward to many more years to come.
Vanessa Alas
Vibrant Life® Director
Vanessa Alas serves as the Vibrant Life® director for Canyon Trails. She brings her drive, joy and love for seniors to her job each and every day, helping to create moments of fun and joy for our residents. Vanessa loves planning activities to entertain our seniors, whether it’s a group game, happy hour musician or Livin’ the Dream excursion. She aspires for all our residents to have meaningful, vibrant lives and works each day to achieve that goal.
Outside of work, you can find Vanessa spending time with her family or serving in the children’s ministry at her church.
Sandra Perez
Business Office Director
Jose Martinez
Culinary Service Director
With 31 years of experience, 27 here at Canyon Trails, Chef Jose Martinez brings much expertise, determination, laughter and compassion to his cooking. He finds pleasure working alongside an incredible staff that love their jobs as well as the community and those they service. Chef Jose believes that the table provides a place of joy and rest and feels privileged to share his heart and talent with the community at Canyon Trails.