Education and Certification:

Bachelor of Science from Stanford University, MD from Penn State & residency at OHSU at pediatrics

Biography:

Dr. Marty Grasmeder grew up in Philadelphia and moved out to the west coast with his family while entering college. Upon his move, he was accepted into Stanford University where he got his degree in Biology, followed by earning his MD from Penn State University.

After his university, Dr. Grasmeder held a residency in pediatrics at OHSU. Dr. Grasmeder did his fellowship in children's kidneys at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Later in his career, Dr. Grasmeder decided to expand his calling and took a role as a Pediatrician in Sika, Alaska. His service extended to local indigenous tribes and he was the only pediatrician on an island town of 8,500. His career grew and flourished while in Alaska, however, his heart was in the Northwest.

After nearly 20 years serving rural populations in Alaska, Dr. Grasmeder returned to the west coast as Multnomah County’s Medical Director. His impact at the county lasted for nearly 7 years until he semi-retired.

Now he is returning to his roots in rural healthcare to help expand care for everyone and to improve the social fabric and network to help people thrive in their communities while creating healthy communities.

When Dr. Grasmeder is not working; he enjoys spending his time fishing, learning about European history, spending time with his family and children, riding bikes, and woodworking.

Biography:

Andrew grew up in rural, Holmes County, Ohio, home to the world’s largest Amish population. He did most of his undergraduate training at The Ohio State University. He and his wife moved to the Portland area where he ultimately earned his bachelor’s from the University of Western States. He then completed his formal education at Pacific University where he earned his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

He enjoys the broad scope of family medicine and is looking forward to returning to a rural community to practice. Having studied chiropractic medicine for a number of years prior to PA school, Andrew has an interest in the roles that diet and lifestyle play in our overall health. He also has a special interest in dermatologic conditions and end-of- life care.

Andrew and his wife moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2010 and, along with their three children, now consider it home. They enjoy being involved in their local church and can often be found hiking, backpacking and doing other outdoor activities. On more leisurely days he can also be found playing keyboard and enjoying the local food and coffee culture.

Education and Certification:

Received FNP from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, KY, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University, and Associate Degree in Nursing from Mt. Hood Community College.

Biography:

Candice Hunter grew up in Boring, OR., and has lived in Estacada for the past eight years. Candice received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Mt. Hood Community College and began working with Tsuga Community Commission and Providence Medical Center. During this time, Candice received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University.

After graduating, Candice enrolled at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden Kentucky, and received her Master of Science in Nursing in December 2017. In 2018, she began working for Multnomah County as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

For the past five years, Candice has been practicing medicine as an FNP and advocating for women and families in rural Oregon. She is a member of the National Rural Midwifery Task Force and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her passion is supporting individuals and families and their rural lifestyle.

When Candice is not working, she enjoys leatherworking, running, traveling with her husband, and spending the summers road tripping around Oregon with her daughter who competes in high school rodeo.n

Education and Certification:

Bachelors in Social Science (Women, Gender, and Sexuality), Portland State University, Portland, OR
Bachelors in Science of Nursing, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner, Washington State University (WSU), Vancouver, WA.
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership, WSU, Vancouver, WA

Biography:

Ivy grew up in the Methow Valley and Okanogan Valley in Washington, after a short period of living in Los Angeles, CA she moved back to the Pacific Northwest. She lived in Portland until 2015 after which she moved to Corbett, Oregon where she and her family have a small farm.

Ivy has worked in the nursing field for the last 20 years, most of her time as an RN in intensive care. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner in the Spring of 2021. She worked for a short duration at East Multnomah County Health Center prior to coming to Orchid.

She enjoys providing continuing and holistic health care while practicing as a primary care provider (PCP) in family practice. Working as a PCP provides a unique opportunity to support people and their families on their journey through life. Ivy strives to work with each person to optimize their health and wellness, partnering with them and their families in their health journey towards wellness of body, mind, and spirit.

When Ivy is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, being with friends, being outdoors - gardening, backpacking, car camping, or sitting still – experiencing with all the senses – the beauty of this world and life.

Education and Certification:

Indiana University- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Catholic University- Master’s degree- Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado- Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Biography:

Sara was born in Yakima, WA, and raised in rural Michigan and Indiana. She has over 20 years of experience delivering care across the lifespan, from prenatal and early Pediatric care to internal medicine, mental health, and everything in between. She has practiced in Washington, DC, Portland, and rural Oregon.

Sara is an Assistant Professor at OHSU's School of Nursing and mentors doctorate students. She's a member of an interdisciplinary task force that teaches about the effects of climate change on health. She's a member of the "Wombs & Wildfires" Task Force (a collaboration between Oregon-based "Nurturely" and "Human Rights Watch"). She is also a member of the Rural Midwifery Task Force, Nurse Practitioners of Oregon, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

In her spare time, she enjoys running, painting, knitting, cooking, and raising chickens. She loves to hike and camp with her husband, two kids, and an 80 lb lap dog.

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Education and Certification:

BA Psychology, University of Alaska Anchorage
MS Clinical Psychology University of Alaska Anchorage
Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon

Biography:

Laura was born and raised in Anchorage Alaska. She spent her practicum and internship working with low income clients and college students before moving to Oregon in 2010. For the past 7 years she has worked in an integrated healthcare setting with inpatient and outpatient populations of individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

Her passion is finding what makes each individual function optimally and working with them to develop strategies to maintain their optimum balance. Outside of work Laura enjoys running, hiking, walking and yoga as well as spending time with her family.

Education and Certification:

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences, Kansas City, MO

Biography:

Alee is a Portland, OR native but spent most of her life in Kansas City, KS. She attended Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

Alee began her healthcare career with the older adult population in long-term care and more recently in the acute care inpatient hospital setting. She has a passion for working with the older adult population and finding new ways to meet the needs of those generations within the community.

Her current focus is on providing quality primary preventative care and better health management to the local community.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, boating, reading, and exploring new local restaurants.

Education and Certification:

Mt. Hood community college, AMT registered medical assistant

Biography:

Emily grew up in Boring, OR., and moved to Estacada 2 ½ years ago. After graduating from Sandy High School in 2017, she went to Mt. Hood Community College and graduated from the Medical Assistant program.

Before her work as a Medical Assistant, Emily worked as a barista at pioneer coffee in Sandy for three years. After college, she had her first role as a Medical Assistant at a pediatric clinic in Portland before joining the Orchid Family in 2020.

Emily has been a pediatric Medical Assistant for three years and loves what she does. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart, hanging out with family and friends, camping, going to the mountain, shopping, baking, and finding new and fun restaurants.

Education and Certification:

Studied at Western Oregon University and Concorde, BLS certification, CMA certified

Biography:

Stephanie grew up in Happy Valley Oregon and studied at Western Oregon University, Concorde Career college, and Mt. Hood Community College after graduating from Clackamas High School. She has been a certified medical assistant for 7 years.

Stephanie has worked at the Diabetes and Endocrine clinic at Adventist Health. She also worked with Kaiser Permanente as a float CMA for the locations on the east side of Oregon. Stephanie’s work also included working with pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, OBGYN, and Gender Pathways.

At Orchid Health, her current focus is Family Practice and phlebotomy. When Stephanie is not at work she enjoys hiking, cooking, playing with her dogs, dancing, exploring national parks, camping with her husband, riding around in their Teryx, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Education and Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant- NHAA

Biography:

Nicole, originally from Southern Oregon, made the leap to the Portland area in 2020. Her educational journey includes graduating from Rogue Community College in 2018, where she successfully completed programs in phlebotomy and medical assistance, along with a CNA program. Nicole also pursued studies in Esthetics.

Bringing five years of valuable experience, Nicole has worked across diverse medical fields such as family practice, Gastroenterology, ENT, and plastic surgery. This breadth of experience has fueled her passion for contributing to the healthcare sector.

Currently specializing in family practice and phlebotomy, Nicole is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience with her well-rounded skill set. Beyond her professional pursuits, Nicole finds joy in spending quality time with family, friends, and her beloved golden retriever, Bella. Whether it's cooking, shopping, traveling, or relishing the outdoors, Nicole approaches life with a holistic perspective.

Education and Certification:

Bachelors degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health from Portland State University

Biography:

Megan Diebel is a born and raised Oregonian and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health with an emphasis on community health and physical activity and exercise. Along with her degree, she is a certified phlebotomist.

Megan has worked an array of small jobs including customer service positions in retail, youth camp counselor, coaching collegiate soccer with Clackamas Community College, and teaching soccer courses. For the past 7 years, she has worked in the medical field including 5 years in the Clinical Laboratory at Providence and 2 years with Orchid Health as our Patient Support Specialist.

In January 2022, She will be moving into her Community Health Worker role where she will develop her position at Wade Creek and implement the new program. As a Community Health Worker, Megan is involved with community events and expanding the community knowledge of Orchid.

When Megan is not working, She loves spending time with her family, exploring the great outdoors, going to music and sporting events, and checking out new restaurants.

Education and Certification:

Associates from Ouachita Technical College

Biography:

Missy grew up in a small rural Oregon town until she was 13 years old when she and her family moved to an even smaller rural town in Arkansas, with a population of 317. When she was 29, she moved back to Oregon to start her family.

Missy graduated from Ouachita Technical College with an Associate degree and began her career in healthcare nearly 20 years ago. She is currently focused on learning about the ins and outs of rural healthcare while creating a work-life balance.

In her spare time, Missy enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have two boys and they enjoy watching their children participate in the School’s Drumline and Middle School football/baseball. Additionally, Missy and her family love traveling and taking vacations together!

Biography:

Cassie Letele is born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from Gresham High School, she started her career in healthcare as a Customer Service Representative for Byram Healthcare.

After her job as a customer service representative, she began to focus her career on providing health services and became a Medication aide/Caregiver for Avamere and Mountainview prior to working with Orchid.

When Cassie is not working, she enjoys painting, listening to music, watching movies, spoiling her 8-year-old cat Jaxon, and spending time with friends and family.

Education and Certification:

Portland State University: BS in General Science with a minor in Biology and focus in Environmental Sustainability

Portland Community College: Emergency Medicine

Mt. Hood Community College: Pre-Nursing

Biography:

Dario is originally from California but grew up in Oregon for most of his life. He graduated from PSU and completed his EMS program at PCC. His parent’s owned an Adult Care Home and spent 10 years growing up and caring for residents. He worked as a Life Skills Coach for those with Mental Disabilities for 3 years. He also worked as a Medication Aide for 1 year and has been an EMT for 1 year. His current focus is becoming an RN and opening up his own Adult Care Home. In Dario's spare time he likes to go on hikes, traveling the world, cooking, writing, teaching and spending time with his friends and family.

Education and Certification:

Medical Billing & Coding college graduate

Biography:

Alexis brings a diverse background shaped by her childhood moves. Growing up, she called Buxton, Hillsboro, and Estacada, Oregon home at various stages.

Alexis graduated from Estacada High School in 2014 and soon after enrolled in Job Corps' culinary program. While initially passionate about this path, her journey took a turn when she became pregnant with her daughter.

Determined to pursue a career in healthcare, Alexis enrolled at Carrington College in Portland, Oregon, in 2022, graduating with a degree in Medical Billing & Coding. Following a brief stint as a receptionist at Northwest Urology, she joined Orchid Health in May 2023. Here, she thrives as a Patient Support Specialist and aspires to transition into medical billing & coding upon full certification.

Outside of work, Alexis embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying snowboarding, music, and spending quality time with her husband, kids, and friends. She also cherishes family vacations and floating adventures on the river.

Biography:

A graduate of the University of Oregon Business School, Orion has served as a consultant for several local businesses, was named the 2013 Oregon Student Impact Entrepreneur of the Year by Portland State University, and was awarded as a Freeman Fellow while working on a healthcare project in Cambodia. His passion for improving the healthcare system stems from his experiences growing up in a rural Alaska, and the opportunity for large-scale positive impact.

Biography:

Dr. Marty Grasmeder grew up in Philadelphia and moved out to the west coast with his family while entering college. Upon his move, he was accepted into Stanford University where he got his degree in Biology, followed by earning his MD from Penn State University.

After his university, Dr. Grasmeder held a residency in pediatrics at OHSU. Dr. Grasmeder did his fellowship in children's kidneys at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Later in his career, Dr. Grasmeder decided to expand his calling and took a role as a Pediatrician in Sika, Alaska. His service extended to local indigenous tribes and he was the only pediatrician on an island town of 8,500. His career grew and flourished while in Alaska, however, his heart was in the Northwest.

After nearly 20 years serving rural populations in Alaska, Dr. Grasmeder returned to the west coast as Multnomah County’s Medical Director. His impact at the county lasted for nearly 7 years until he semi-retired.

Now he is returning to his roots in rural healthcare to help expand care for everyone and to improve the social fabric and network to help people thrive in their communities while creating healthy communities.

When Dr. Grasmeder is not working; he enjoys spending his time fishing, learning about European history, spending time with his family and children, riding bikes, and woodworking.

Biography:

Jennifer is a native Oregonian who grew up in a community much like Estacada. After working for over 20 years in large healthcare systems, she is excited to have joined Orchid Health where she can bring her experience to have a direct impact to the community in a more personal way. Her passion is for enhancing the patient experience through improving processes, eliminating obstacles to care, and building quality healthcare teams.

When she's not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, and loves basketball. Jennifer and her daughter often give back to the community by volunteering serving meals and other community service projects.

Biography:

Before joining Orchid he has worked in many various roles within Community Health Clinics and also more recently an insurance organization. Hobbies include, bowling, hiking and generally being outdoors. He has a love for dogs.

Biography:

Michael has a passion for fostering cultures of well-being and has spent his career working with socially-conscious businesses and nonprofit organizations to design and implement people-positive, complexity-conscious systems. He brings a wide and diverse skillset to the table and is happiest connecting with others in ways that facilitate understanding and growth.

Michael graduated from Western Washington University, and although he lived all over growing up, he has been happily rooted to the PNW most of his adult life. In his free time, he loves diving into board games, traveling to new destinations, and hitting the park with his dog.