Our Hospice Team

Christie

Hospice Nurse Practitioner/

Administrator

Christie started Solterra Hospice to build a locally owned and operated hospice program that provides exceptional care to our entire staff and every individual that we serve. Her vision of hospice care is providing a space where team members have the time and ability to give the amazing care that they are inspired and called to provide.

She is an extremely proud mom to Ensley, and very proud wife to John. When she is able to take time away, she loves to travel and find really great food to eat.

Chris

Hospice Medical Director

Dr. Eilersen has worked as a Hospice Physician in the Willamette Valley for more than a decade. He is dedicated to providing excellent medical and supportive care to individuals at end of life. When he is not at work, he enjoys carpentry and traveling.

Taylor

Director of Quality and Implemention/ Hospice Nurse

Taylor has been a nurse since 2016. She has spent her entire life in the PNW. She is the very proud mom of 3 young boys who keep her busy.

Madison

Hospice Nurse

Madison is a registered nurse and Dallas native. She has worked with end-of-life care for just about a decade. She is currently working on her nurse practitioner degree, while also raising two amazing kiddos with the help of her super supportive husband.

Trinitee

Hospice HCA

Tina

Hospice LPN

Tina has been a nurse for 8 yrs with more than 5 of those being with hospice care. She grew up in Oregon and enjoys the outdoors, including floating down the rivers. She is a cat lady through and through!

Casey

Hospice Social Worker

Casey has been a Social worker for 3 years, specializing in hospice for most of that time. He was born and raised in the portland metro area. When he is not working, Casey likes to spend time with family and friends and travel whenever he gets the chance.

Jesseca

Hospice Social Worker

Jesseca is a native Oregonian, who attended Oregon State and Portland State, studying social work. She loves the outdoors, animals, and living in the PNW.

Dave

Hospice Nurse and Board Member

Dave has lived in rural areas of Oregon City, with a background in farming. He has been working in healthcare for 35 years, with 33 of those years in end-of-life care. He has a beautiful wife, a great family, including 3 grandkids who keep him on his toes.

Rhonda

Billing Specialist

Rhonda has been a life-long Oregon resident, spending time in Klamath Falls and Hood River before settling in Oregon City. She is an experienced medical practice manager and is savvy in all things insurance and billing. When she is not working, Rhonda loves spending time with her dogs and traveling.

Kirk

Chaplain

Kirk lives with his wife and 2 kids in Salem, along with their super adorable goldendoodle. He enjoys the outdoors and loves living in the PNW.

Sam

Chaplain

Sam has worked with spiritual support at end-of-life for many years, and brings a strong sense of empathy and compassion.