Our Staff

 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.  

 Dr. Lyle Torguson, Chief Medical Officer

 Asher Community Health Center is very pleased to announce Dr. Lyle Torguson as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO). 

Educated at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Dr Torguson’s accomplished career encompasses a wide breadth of experience including medical practices in Minnesota and Oregon. 

He is an experienced medical director and chief of staff, with several distinguished appointments and professional honors. Dr Torguson is semi-retired and currently resides south of Eugene in Lane County, Oregon. We hope you will join us in welcoming him to Asher Community Health Center as medical director and chief medical officer. 

 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. 

Monique Moya became an Oregon board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in 2021 and is a graduate of United States University School of Nursing. She practiced as a registered nurse for just over five years before becoming an FNP, with the bulk of her experience in inpatient critical care for maternal health and NICU. Prior to becoming a nurse, Monique was a licensed midwife in Florida for over ten years, helping over 1000 babies make their way earth side. Monique’s passion is perinatal and women's health, as well as endocrinology focusing on diabetes. 

She has a special love for pediatrics from newborn to teens as well as women’s health maternity through menopause and beyond.   

When she is not in the clinic, Monique is with one of her 6 children (all boys!), her husband or her animals – a cat named Jingles, 2 English Mastiffs named Winston and Isabell and a boxer named Theo.  She enjoys reading science fiction, snowshoeing and travelling. 

  Hello and thank you for allowing me to serve in your community!  I am a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family and Pediatric Medicine. 

I have two bachelor’s as well, including 

Nutrition and Nursing.

I have been blessed to invest my time in Global and Rural Health and have been working in these areas for over 10 years. I have also had the opportunity to work with Veterans and Hospice/Palliative patients.

I believe in whole person wellness: body, mind, spirit and believe that informed decision, when in the hands of the patient is a powerful tool for health responsibility.

I have lived abroad and travel often, appreciating many cultures, people groups and geographical areas. I have lived in Australia, Iran, and India and of course the United States. I have been able to Medically serve in Ethiopia, Paraguay, and Bangladesh. I was a representative for Women in Global Health at the World Health Organization (WHO) events in 

Geneva and Copenhagen.

My life’s motto is AHIMSA which means nonviolence and compassion for all living things.

“The roots of violence: Wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, and politics without principles.” ~Ghandi

Tidbits about me:

· I started a Coffee Shop called Ahimsa Coffee that supports a rural community in Colorado.

· I helped start an Orphanage in Malawi and have given out many college scholarships to Young Malawian Adults.

· I love both the mountains and the beach, I am happiest when swimming.

· I have a large family – 7 living children of 8. They have all traveled around the world….

They took after me with a love of water and

 are scuba certified.

· Finally, I believe that everyone has a unique gifting and calling and that ‘Nothing is impossible to those who believe’. We all have a responsibility to do our best, to encourage others to be their best and help when needed. 

People are created for Community.

  My name is Lanesha Bracy, and I am a native of Mobile, AL, the birth place of Mardi Gras.  

I graduated from Spring Hill College Nursing school in 2002 and Louisiana State University Health Science Center Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2012. 

I have practiced Family Medicine since beginning my career. I love being a mother and traveling.  I am a mother of 3, Reginald, Victoria and Christopher. I look forward to serving you and your community.

     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. 

Joan also volunteers for Spray Ambulance and Fossil Ambulance as an EMT-Intermediate.

Joan is married to Scott Field, who is also a very active EMT and is the Chief of Wheeler County Fire & Rescue.   

Her favorite activities involve horses, dogs, her husband and grandchildren! 

  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.

Daniel Austin has been an LPN for 12 years and has worked as a psych nurse. He's been married for 20 years, and his wife Carissa works in the ACHC Dental clinic.  

Daniel shares, "We have 2 children: our 18-year-old son, Alex, and our 9-year-old daughter, Tessa."

Daniel grew up in Massachusetts, and has lived in California the last 11 years.  In 2022 they moved to Condon to be closer to family. 

He says, "I enjoy cooking, basketball, goofing around and going on adventures with my family.  I’m passionate about mental health and am excited to be a part of this community.  And I look forward to getting to know all of you."

    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!