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Education and Certification:

2004 Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Fairfield University Fairfield, CT

2011 Bachelors of Science in Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA

2011 Masters of Science in Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA

2021 Doctor of Nursing Practice, Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR

Biography:

Shelby grew up in Connecticut and moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she lived for 10 years prior to following her husband and love of the outdoors to Oregon.

While in Boston, Shelby pursued a career in nursing. During nursing school she spent 3 months in Teton Valley, Idaho serving a rural mountain farming community, where her family lives today. After completing her nursing program, she was accepted into the country’s second Nurse Practitioner residency program at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Worcester, Mass. Upon completion of this residency program, she assumed a variety of leadership roles including Director of the Nurse Practitioner residency program and Director of Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).

In Oregon, Shelby worked for the East County Clinic in Gresham and then OHSU’s only FQHC, the Richmond Clinic, located in SE Portland. Prior to COVID-19, Shelby started OHSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Her clinical work and DNP project focused on the development of an outdoor and indoor respiratory clinic to support the ongoing care, testing, and treatment of high-complexity, high-risk patients throughout the pandemic. She won several awards and was featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting for her work. She is excited to transition from FQHCs to serving more rural communities.

In addition to her clinical role, Shelby also teaches at the OHSU School of Nursing and is an active member of the Oregon Nurses Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and is the Chair of the Health Policy Committee for Nurse Practitioners of Oregon.

When not at work, Shelby enjoys running, hiking, backpacking, gardening, cooking, and reading. She also loves spending time with her family and road tripping the great states of Oregon, Washington & Idaho.

Education and Certification:

BSN, MN OHSU

Biography:

Originally from Chicago, Drew brings a diverse background and passion for healthcare to Orchid Health Sandy Clinic. Drew's journey started as a Wilderness Therapist in Colorado, guiding at-risk teens on transformative backpacking trips, his wilderness medical training at that time sparked a love for medicine. Following a decade of international experience leading service-based trips throughout India, East Africa, South America, and the South Pacific, Drew pursued a BSN and MN as an FNP at OHSU.

Drew's last two years at one of the Multnomah County clinics affirmed the transition to healthcare was the right path. At Orchid Health, Drew emphasizes a holistic approach to primary care, particularly within a High School setting. Outside the clinic, Drew enjoys creating imaginative games with his three-year-old son, embracing nature, and indulging in beach volleyball on sunny days. Currently immersed in the works of Abraham Verghese who champions a very patient first approach to medicine, Drew brings a unique perspective to enhance the healthcare experience.

Bio:

Our Behavioral Health Counselor has extensive experience. With a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, they bring a wealth of knowledge to their practice. With over a decade of experience, they have provided counseling services to clients of all ages, specializing in outpatient and school-based settings. They are also a certified EMDR therapist, focusing on complex trauma and anxiety.Above all, their approach centers around establishing safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, creating an environment where clients can freely express themselves.

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!

Education and Certification:

Heald College

Biography:

Marisa Garcia-Ruiz is an experienced healthcare professional with a career spanning back to 2003. Her journey began as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) immediately after high school, at the age of 18. Marisa's early years in the medical field allowed her to explore her passion for patient care and inspired her to pursue further opportunities.

In October 2012, Marisa transitioned to become a Medical Assistant (MA), marking a significant step in her career. She embarked on her MA journey at Providence in February 2013, initially working in the float pool. Over the course of one year, she honed her skills and sought the ideal clinical environment.

In March 2014, Marisa found her calling at Providence The Plaza IM/FM clinic, where she spent invaluable years of growth and learning. During her tenure, she assumed the role of Lead MA, emerging as a go-to resource for her colleagues and supervisors. Marisa's unwavering dedication to helping others and her genuine passion for patient interaction made her a standout professional in her field.

Marisa's professional life is marked by her deep commitment to patient care and her extensive knowledge of medical procedures. Her career has been an ongoing journey of self-improvement and an unyielding desire to provide the best care possible.

Outside of her profession, Marisa is a devoted mother to five children with a wide age range. She is deeply committed to spending quality time with her family and cherishes moments with her kids. Her personal interests include reading, hiking, engaging in outdoor activities, and sharing precious moments with her loved ones, including her pets, a chihuahua named Lucy and two cats named Prince and Princess.

Family remains at the core of Marisa's life, and her dedication to her children is evident in her choice to spend her off-time with them. She is a homebody by nature, finding comfort and fulfillment in creating a nurturing and loving environment for her family.

Education and Certification:

Bachelors in International Studies with a focus on Education and Communication

Biography:

Stefani is from Oregon, mostly in Eugene and Gresham. Her family has been in Sandy for a few years now. She went to the University of Oregon and graduated in 2020. Her professional background is mainly with disabled adults and people of diverse backgrounds. Stefani’s current focus is on serving the people in her community and helping them any way she can. In her spare time, she likes to read and travel.

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.

Specialty:

MD, pediatrician, and supervising physicians

Clinical Interests:

general pediatric, developmental and behavioral pediatric, and children’s kidney Health

Languages:

English

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:

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:

Eric is a creative leader, committed to helping ambitious, purpose-driven leaders and organizations build better futures. He was in the audience at PSU’s social impact conference in 2013 when Orion and his co-founder pitched the idea that became Orchid, and is thrilled to join the Orchid family in 2022!

A graduate of M.I.T. and Stanford, Eric worked for over twenty years as a design and innovation consultant helping to envision and launch new products, services, and consumer experiences. He led multi-disciplinary teams whose work was recognized with numerous national and international awards for research, strategy, and design of commercial, medical, and consumer products.

Most recently Eric worked at Cambia Health Solutions as part of an innovation team that launched transparency tools and bill payment services to help consumers navigate our increasingly complex healthcare system.

Eric is an active board member, bringing his expertise in brand and experience innovation to support social impact organizations in the areas of sustainability and education. Outside of work, Eric enjoys playing music with friends, rehabbing his aging body to play ultimate, and trying to be useful to his now adult children.