Jeremy Vandehey

Oregon Market President

PacificSource Health Plans

Jeremy is responsible for health plan activities in the state of Oregon and serves as statewide executive leader for market strategy, business development, provider partnerships, community engagement and government regulatory affairs. Prior to joining PacificSource, Jeremy served as an executive leader with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), where he was responsible for leading the state’s health reform efforts. Prior to that role, Jeremy served as health care policy advisor for Governor Kate Brown and as the government relations manager for Kaiser Permanente Northwest Region. Jeremy received his juris doctor degree with distinction for the University North Dakota School of Law and a bachelor of science degree in public policy and administration from Western Oregon University. When not in the office, he enjoys hiking, skiing and biking outdoors.

Chad Mann

Senior Traditional Health Worker Liaison

PacificSource Health Plans

Chad Mann is the Senior Traditional Health Worker Liaison for the PacificSource Marion-Polk Coordinated Care Organization. Prior to joining PacificSource, Chad spent many years in the nonprofit health promotion space, primarily focused on youth and family development. He received his Master of Public Health with a Global Health focus from Oregon State University in 2021 and is a certified Peer Support Specialist through the Oregon Health Authority. Chad is based in Salem but works closely with the rest of the PacificSource THW Liaison team in Oregon.

Iris Bicksler

Senior Traditional Health Worker Liaison

PacificSource Health Plans

Iris Bicksler is the Senior Traditional Health Worker Liaison for the PacificSource Community Solutions Lane Coordinated Care Organization. Iris is an OHA certified Birth Doula, Community Health Worker, and Peer Support Specialist. Her background is in nonprofit management, program development and evaluation for school based health centers and affordable housing, and social justice and equity. At PacificSource, Iris provides technical assistance on Traditional Health Worker integration, best practices and contracting support.

Rick Blackwell

Director of Oregon Government Relations

PacificSource Health Plans

Rick Blackwell currently serves as the director of Oregon government relations for PacificSource. Rick manages and coordinates the company’s public policy and lobbying efforts in Oregon. Prior to his time at PacificSource, Rick served as the policy manager for Oregon’s Insurance Commissioner. In that role, Rick managed the legislative, rulemaking and policy agenda for the Division of Financial Regulation. Rick holds a JD from Willamette University and a BA in political science from Carroll College in Helena, MT.

Sean Roberts

Assistant Professor Psychology/Human Services

Central Oregon Community College

Sean Roberts, PhD, LPC is a direct and compassionate professor, counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator. Sean has a PhD in Counseling from Oregon State University, is a tenure-track professor of Psychology and Addiction Studies at Central Oregon Community College, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Martha Edwards (she/her/ella)

Health Equity Liaison for Central Oregon and the Columbia Gorge

PacificSource Health Plans

Martha and her family are originally from Mexico and they have been living in Oregon since she was 3 years old. Martha is a Traditional Health Worker who has a passion for advocacy, as well as providing education, guidance and resources. Martha previously worked as a Community Health Worker helping patients and community members navigate the health care and human services system. In Martha’s current role at PacificSource her work is focused on improving access to equitable care for Medicaid members, you will see her in various community spaces in both of her regions, this helps her understand the needs of the communities.

Bess Jayme (she/her)

Social Determinants of Health and Equity Program Manager

PacificSource Health Plans

Bess has been in her role since January 2022 and supports the implementation of PacificSource’s Health Equity Plan and Transformation and Quality Strategy projects and the rollout of Connect Oregon to improve the social determinants of health and equity for PacificSource members and communities. Before joining PacificSource, Bess served as the Early Learning Hub director in Lane County. She is also a former birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator, working predominantly with pregnant and parenting teens. Bess earned her BA at Michigan State University and MBA at Marylhurst University.

Adam Goggins

Program Manager Behavioral Health Crisis Team

Deschutes County

Originally from Texas, Adam has worked in acute care and crisis mental health settings for over 10 years. His experience includes working in secure residential treatment facilities, in emergency departments, on mobile crisis teams, on suicide hotlines, at a psychiatric hospital, and at a crisis receiving center. During this time, he has worked with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and has developed strong connections with local law enforcement agencies. Adam’s areas of expertise encompass suicide and homicide risk assessment, crisis de-escalation, and program and systems development.

Dr. Manu Chaudhry

President

Capital Dental Care

Dr. Manu Chaudhry serves as President of Capitol Dental Care. He is dedicated to transforming systems that improve health of all by tackling root causes of health inequity. Dr. Chaudhry is a visionary, mission-driven leader with extensive leadership experiences in for-profit, not-for-profit and public health settings. He holds a MS in Biomedical Engineering and a DDS. Manu Chaudhry, MS, DDS, President of Capitol Dental Care

Cheryl Rosecrans

Dental Community Health Worker

Capital Dental Care

Cheryl Rosecrans has been with Capitol Dental 9 years, most currently as the role of Community Health Worker, which she is excited to help grow. Her biggest passion is helping people of all walks of life, especially those who are in recovery or struggling with recovery.

Marcie Pries

Dental Community Health Worker

Capital Dental Care

Marcie Pries has been with Capitol Dental for 5 years, currently as a role of Community Health Worker for members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, which she is excited to be a part of. Her biggest passion is helping people get the dental care they need while becoming their dental buddy during the process.

Mary Wells

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Wellness Pain Care

Mary Wells LCSW, Graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with her BA and California State University at Fresno with her Masters in Clinical Social Work. Mary's passion is to empower and support those living in pain. At Mosaic Medical, a Federally Qualified Health Center with 5 clinics in Central Oregon, she developed "Quality of Life"; a paced and sequenced individual or group program for patients living in pain. She has successfully taught Mental Health Professionals to treat persistent pain in both medical and agency settings. Mary believes that everyone on the healthcare team can benefit, both personally and professionally, with an up to date understanding of persistent pain and that it is treatable. Curiosity and commitment keep her abreast of advancements in the field to continue to improve behavioral treatments for ongoing pain.

John Parsons (JP)

Rural Engagement Analyst

Office of Recovery and Resilience, Oregon Health Authority

John Parson (JP) is a certified Peer Support Specialist focused on rural Oregon communities. John retired after serving over 20 years in the Oregon Army National Guard. After several years working to improve the lives of Veterans in Central Oregon John has brought his passion and voice for rural communities to the Office of Recovery and Resilience at the Oregon Health Authority. His work centers on supporting the needs of Peers, advocating for expansion of Peer Delivered Services, and providing resources and expertise in regional workshops and statewide conferences.