Director of Behavioral Health
Joined One Community Health in 2016

Lucas earned his master’s in social work from the University of Denver with a specialty in providing clinical and community social work to under-served Native American, Alaska Native and migrant populations. Over 10 years of experience in holistic and integrated health systems, traditional healing modalities, as well as teaching for the University of Alaska School of Social Work has influenced Lucas’ career path to focus on advancing the practice of integrated care at an organization like One Community Health, which promotes values of social justice as a part of health and wellness. Originally from rural southwest Colorado, Lucas grew up with a deep connection to the natural world and, when not working with the OCH teams, can be found outside riding bikes, skiing, snowboarding, camping, or at home perfecting his red chili recipe and working on art projects.

Behavioral Health Consultant
Joined OCH in 2016

Kim came to One Community Health to pursue her passion for health in body and mind. After graduating from Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work, Kim worked for a pediatric surgery clinic in the Amazon of Peru, the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Sky Lakes Medical Center in partnership with AmeriCorps. Each experience furthered her interest in socially just and community-centered health, and she is delighted to be a member of the One Community Health Team. She especially enjoys working alongside patients to develop individualized and holistic care plans to support their whole health. Kim is a self-proclaimed life-long student of health and spends her free time exploring the beautiful state of Oregon with friends. So far, she has been to 25 countries on these adventures, but is proud to call the Gorge her home.

Behavioral Health Consultant
Joined One Community Health in 2016

Mary Zenorini is our behavioral health consultant based at One Community Health in The Dalles. Mary is originally from the East Coast and has been living in the Upper Hood River Valley since 2002. She came to One Community Health with an interest in working in an interdisciplinary diverse-team-oriented setting. She thrives on working with people of all ages, particularly serving the Latino population that lives in the Columbia River Gorge. She received her master's in social work from Portland State University and is a certified Gerontologist. Mary takes a patient-centered approach to counseling using cognitive behavioral therapy and sensorimotor psychotherapy. When she is not doing medical social work, you can find her cooking in the kitchen, gardening or just hanging out with her husband Chris and their animals!

Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Joined One Community Health in 2016

Leilani Chavez has been a substance use disorder counselor for over five years. Addiction was rampant in her family growing up, significantly disrupting the lives of the people closest to her. Watching the turmoil that ensues with addiction taught Leilani the importance of effective treatment and prevention efforts in the often forgotten rural and poor communities. Given this, she decided to support people on the journey to recovery in her hometown, Las Vegas, and later Albuquerque, N.M. In 2016, Leilani moved to Oregon to join the One Community Health team and begin working on a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her research interests include the development and treatment of addiction and neurological resilience. She enjoys playing the piano, dancing ballet and spending time with her four dogs.

Behavioral Health Counselor
Joined One Community Health in 2016

Michael has diverse experience and knowledge working in the mental health and substance use treatment field for over two decades. He started his career as a volunteer then went back to school for psychology and basic medical education. Later, Michael obtained his certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). Michael’s clinical expertise in mental health and addictions draws heavily from his wealth of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the Dammasch state mental hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Psychiatric Crisis Unit, DePaul residential treatment in downtown Portland, and Treatment Services Northwest. Michael has developed curriculum and taught classes on the biology of addiction. He moved to the Columbia River Gorge in February of 2016 to join our team. Michael’s approach is to help people access the internal and external means to establish a healthy life and balance, with an understanding that people have experiences in life that cause an imbalance affecting psychological, physical and spiritual well-being. Michael’s hobbies and interests include photography, cycling, taking his dog camping, and seeking out swimming spots in rivers across the Pacific Northwest.

Nurse, Medical-Assisted Treatment Program
Joined One Community Health in 2014

Rebecca Garrett is originally from San Diego. She started her medical career in the United States Air Force in 1996. Throughout her professional life, she has been able to experience many different medical settings. However, she made the Columbia River Gorge her home in 2006. Here, she and her two children enjoy the many outdoor activities that the Gorge has to offer. She has been a part of the One Community Health family since 2014 and currently works as an RN in the Medical-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program that we offer as part of our behavioral health services.

Behavioral Health Counselor, School-Based Health Center
Joined One Community Health in 2017

Judy was born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge. Her parents originally immigrated from Mexico to Oregon and established their roots in Hood River, as migrant farm workers. She has fond memories of the care she and her family received from One Community Health. Judy is honored to be on the "other side," now providing behavioral health services to the community. Judy has a master’s degree in social work from Portland State and is currently in the process of obtaining her clinical social work license. Most of her clinical experience came from working at Mid-Columbia Center for Living, providing individual and group therapy to adults, youth and families. Her personal interests include spending time with family, friends and two dogs. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors. 

Behavioral Health Consultant, School-Based Health Center
Joined One Community Health 2017

A licensed professional counselor in Oregon, Maja graduated with a master's degree in community counseling in 2009 and began to work at a holistic Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Arizona. For seven years, she worked in residential treatment helping women and girls suffering from eating disorders and trauma. Most of her career has been devoted to helping women and teens love and accept their body, teach healthy coping skills, and heal from traumatic experiences. She is bilingual in Swedish and English and has lived in Europe and the Middle East, which has increased her passion for cultural awareness. Maja is an avid sailor, loves the outdoors, and spends many weekends exploring the Gorge wilderness.