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.  

 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. 

  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.

     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.