Albert Pacheco, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pacheco was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He received his BA and MA in clinical psychology from Seattle University and he went on to receive his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Pacheco has 15 plus years of operational and administrative oversight e
Albert Pacheco, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Pacheco was born and raised in El Paso, TX. He received his BA and MA in clinical psychology from Seattle University and he went on to receive his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Pacheco has 15 plus years of operational and administrative oversight experience within a private non-profit community healthcare setting overseeing primary care, and behavioral health programs. He has experience working with urban, rural, farm worker and homeless populations. Dr. Pacheco enjoys spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, working out and playing guitar.
Teresa is ACHC's Chief Financial Officer. She has worked for Asher since 2001. She is also the Administrator of Northeast Wheeler County Health District. Previously she was the City Recorder/Manager for 13 years. Teresa was also the Accounting Manager for Public Health from 2001-2019, and she's been the Accounting Manager for Asher Home
Teresa is ACHC's Chief Financial Officer. She has worked for Asher since 2001. She is also the Administrator of Northeast Wheeler County Health District. Previously she was the City Recorder/Manager for 13 years. Teresa was also the Accounting Manager for Public Health from 2001-2019, and she's been the Accounting Manager for Asher Home Health Services from 2016-current. Teresa held the position of Tech II at a Wild Life Area for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for five years. She is also a local rancher in Wheeler County.
Susan is the Chief Operations Officer for ACHC, and is also the head of Quality Assurance- Quality Improvement program. Susan is an active volunteer in Fossil as an EMT-Intermediate for Fossil Ambulance, and also volunteers for Fossil Fire Department, and Wheeler County Search & Rescue.
The lead of our medical team is Dr Edwards. He is Asher Community Health Center's Medical Director, and the PA-Cs operate under his direction and guidance.
Amanda, PA-C ("Physician Assistant- Certified"), has worked for the Clinic since 2013. Instrumental to many of the programs here, in October 2019 she was awarded the prestigious William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Fellowship
(to read more, click here).
We're excited to have PA-C Justin join our team in 2020. He was born and raised just outside of the Eugene area and has lived in Oregon his whole life. "I am blessed to be married to my beautiful and supportive wife, Krystal, who is also a native Oregonian," says Justin. "I attended PA school at Pacific University in Hillsboro Oregon.
We're excited to have PA-C Justin join our team in 2020. He was born and raised just outside of the Eugene area and has lived in Oregon his whole life. "I am blessed to be married to my beautiful and supportive wife, Krystal, who is also a native Oregonian," says Justin. "I attended PA school at Pacific University in Hillsboro Oregon. I consider myself very lucky to have the opportunity to join the team at Asher Community Health."
Joan Field is the clinic's Community Health Worker, and staffs the Community Paramedicine-Mobile Integrated Health program. To learn more about these services, see the brochure on the CHW webpage.
She provides support to Wheeler County Public Health on an as-needed basis.
Joan also volunteers for Spray Ambulance and is an EMT-Interm
Joan Field is the clinic's Community Health Worker, and staffs the Community Paramedicine-Mobile Integrated Health program. To learn more about these services, see the brochure on the CHW webpage.
She provides support to Wheeler County Public Health on an as-needed basis.
Joan also volunteers for Spray Ambulance and is an EMT-Intermediate, and volunteers for the Wheeler County District Attorney office as a state certified medicolegal death investigator.
Annette joined the team in 2021 to be our Referral Coordinator.
A 2020 transplant from West of the mountains, Annette and her husband, Brian, fell in love with everything Wheeler County has to offer on a small mouth bass fishing trip to Spray in 2013. Since moving here full-time, they have been enjoying fixing up their 29-acre homeste
Annette joined the team in 2021 to be our Referral Coordinator.
A 2020 transplant from West of the mountains, Annette and her husband, Brian, fell in love with everything Wheeler County has to offer on a small mouth bass fishing trip to Spray in 2013. Since moving here full-time, they have been enjoying fixing up their 29-acre homestead where they currently raise chickens and have a number of furry pet friends as well. In her free time, Annette enjoys home improvement projects, baking sourdough everything, fishing, hiking, gardening, photography, and writing.
Annette has enjoyed learning more about the community at large and finding ways to be more involved within it. A member of the Spray Pioneer Museum Committee and a free-lance writer for Wheeler County News, Annette has been able to utilize her talents and passion for area history and community communication.
Holding a BA in Communication Arts from George Fox University, Annette has over 20 years experience in a variety of industries including medical, engineering, telecommunications, radio, and small business ownership, with roles ranging from reception/scheduling to permitting to sales/marketing. Family is also very important to Annette, and she spent the first 12 ½ years as a work from home mom with her two children who are now ages 19 & 20.
As the Referrals Coordinator for the clinic, Annette is happy to be assisting Asher CHC in successfully navigating the referrals process for patients needing specialty services.
Medical Assistant Roger began working at Asher CHC in 2016. In his spare time, he also serves his community as an active volunteer EMT and Firefighter in Condon, Oregon.
Deborah Woody is our Front Desk Receptionist. She and her family have lived in the Wheeler-Gilliam County area for around 27 years; she has deep roots here. She and her husband are involved in rangeland management, and she loves woodworking projects.
Deborah Woody is our Front Desk Receptionist. She and her family have lived in the Wheeler-Gilliam County area for around 27 years; she has deep roots here. She and her husband are involved in rangeland management, and she loves woodworking projects.
She says, "I really enjoy this job and working with our patients. Its challenging
but so rewarding!"
We are fortunate that she is using her upbeat outlook and 'can do' attitude for the benefit of our patients and staff at Asher CHC!
M.A. Kimberly says, "Hi! I’m Kimberly Ramirez and I was born and raised in Yakima, WA, the Palm Springs of Washington.
I’m a Medical Assistant at Asher Clinic and have a background in pharmacy as well.
In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, go to the movies and shop for the newest shoes."
Medical Assistant Jennifer Cooney shares, "Oregon is home to me. I was born in The Dalles, OR, but I’ve lived the majority of my life between Cali and AZ.
And now I’m placing my roots back in Oregon to be closer to family and starting
new beginnings.
I’ve been in Condon for 2.5 years now with my son and it's good to be home.
Thank you
Medical Assistant Jennifer Cooney shares, "Oregon is home to me. I was born in The Dalles, OR, but I’ve lived the majority of my life between Cali and AZ.
And now I’m placing my roots back in Oregon to be closer to family and starting
new beginnings.
I’ve been in Condon for 2.5 years now with my son and it's good to be home.
Thank you Asher CHC for inviting me to join this amazing team. My Future looks Bright!
Maria Rey has recently joined our ACHC team and is being cross trained for both medical and dental. We're grateful for her willingness to be flexible, and pleased with how
well she's rolling with the variety!
Maria says, "I was born and raised in Spray, moved away, and came back to spend more time with my family. In my spare time I like to paint or garden with my mom and sister."
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