Nici Turenne
Director of Sales and Marketing
Nici Turenne started at Solstice Senior Living in December of 2019. She had a background in housekeeping prior to coming on board at Solstice Senior Living. She was hired at Solstice as a housekeeper and was promoted to the Sales and Marketing Department due to her love for the residents and her warm and positive attitude. Nici is originally from Haiti and came to the United States with her family when she was a child. They made the Pacific Northwest their home.
Her favorite thing about working at Solstice is making a difference in people’s lives. Come see her – she would be happy to show you what Solstice has to offer and why the residents love living here!
Katie Proffitt
Vibrant Life Director
Katie Proffitt joined the Solstice team in April 2024 after a recent move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Tacoma, Washington. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Utah. As a new member of the Solstice family, she is excited to bring vibrancy to her role. She is hoping to share her love for life with the community and make a real difference. In her spare time, she coaches girls’ lacrosse at Stadium High School, enjoys crocheting (especially with the Knit-Wits group) and loves to get outdoors.
Jen Zach
Culinary Services Director
A native of University Place, Wash., Jen Zach graduated from Curtis High School and Tacoma Community College. Jen has worked at Solstice at Point Defiance since 2012, first as a dishwasher and prep cook, before moving up the ladder to now hold the position of Culinary Services director.
She is excited by the opportunity to lead the team she has worked with for many years and to continue to provide the residents with quality food and service. Besides her love of cooking, Jen enjoys making costumes and adding to her collection of food-themed earrings.
Denise Haugen
Business Office Director
Denise Haugen joined Solstice at Point Defiance as the Business Office director in October 2019. She has worked in accounting for over 30 years. This is her first job in the senior living industry, and she loves it. All the residents are sharing their stories with her, and she enjoys listening to them and watching their faces light up. In her spare time, she likes playing with her seven grandchildren and her little Yorkie, Mocha.
