Meet the Team
Science, Innovation & Brand Strategy Experts
Jose Rocca
Ph.D., R.Ph.
Founder and CEO
Jose Rocca
Ph.D., R.Ph.
Founder and CEO
Dr. Jose Rocca leads Solara with a science-first approach, bridging formulation expertise with commercial execution. With a background in pharmacy and a passion for delivery technologies, he has built a team that translates clinical rigor into trusted consumer brands.
- Formulation & manufacturing strategy
- Innovation pipeline development
- Partner growth & commercial execution
David Mastropietro
Ph.D., R.Ph.
EVP of Product Innovation & Quality
David Mastropietro
Ph.D., R.Ph.
EVP of Product Innovation & Quality
Over 25 years in pharmacy, 7 years in academic research, and 10 years developing, testing, and manufacturing medications and dietary supplements.
- Product Innovation
- Quality Assurance
- R&D
- Regulatory Affairs
Juan Mesa
MBA
Vice President, Marketing
Juan Mesa
MBA
Vice President, Marketing
Juan Mesa leads marketing strategy across Solara's consumer health and supplement portfolio, including EZ Melts®, Renzo's Vitamins, BariMelts®, and Prominent Nutrition®. He combines deep consumer insight with commercial discipline to build and scale brands across the U.S. and international markets.
- Brand strategy & product innovation
- E-commerce, DTC & Amazon growth
- Omnichannel & international expansion
Kimmi Le
Pharm.D.
Director of Clinical Nutrition & Wellness
Kimmi Le
Pharm.D.
Director of Clinical Nutrition & Wellness
A leader in the wellness and supplement industry, combining clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, and pharmacy expertise with a passion for holistic health.
- Clinical Nutrition
- Wellness Programs
- Dietetics
- Product Development
Jose Bastida
M.S., Ph.D., RDN
Product Development Specialist
Jose Bastida
M.S., Ph.D., RDN
Product Development Specialist
Nearly a decade in human nutrition science, specializing in the biological effects of diet on health.
- Product Development
- Formulation
- Prototyping
- Clinical Nutrition
Preciosa Martinez-Motta
MS, PhD, RD/LDN, RN
Nutrition Research Specialist
Preciosa Martinez-Motta
MS, PhD, RD/LDN, RN
Nutrition Research Specialist
Specialist in bariatric and weight-management nutrition, advancing evidence-based product research.
- Product Development
- Nutrition Research
- Formulation
Manufacturing Services
Building a brand of your own?
Solara offers contract development and manufacturing for select partners. Our science-led team can take you from formulation through finished product.