Leadership Team

Marie has worked in the healthcare field for the over 20 years and has worked for La Pine Community Health Center since June 2009. She graduated from The University of Phoenix in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She continues to gain knowledge of business management within health care and enjoys working with her staff as well as the patients.

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Marie relocated to Central Oregon from California in July 2005 and appreciates the benefits of living in a small town rather than the rush of a big city. She enjoys spending time with her family and a variety of outdoor activities.

April moved to Central Oregon from the Portland area with her husband in 2008 then joined La Pine Community Health Center in 2010 as a Medical Receptionist. Although she was new to the medical field, April felt that this was her calling. She was promoted to Lead Receptionist in February 2015 and spent a great deal of time organizing the processes which improved efficiencies and flow throughout the organization. In September 2016 April advanced to a role in management. She enjoys working with patients and employees in each of these communities in Central and Eastern Oregon. When not at work, April spends time with her husband and two daughters enjoying the outdoor activities offered in our beautiful region.

Dr. Lion completed medical school at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. His philosophy in patient care can be summed up by a quote from Baba Hari Dass, “Work honestly, meet people without fear, meditate every day and play.” Dr. Lion enjoys surfing, yoga and coaching baseball!

Amber pursued a degree in Human Services and subsequently gained a decade of managerial experience. With a background in clinical support, the combination of her practical expertise and educational foundation directed her towards a career in Human Resources within the medical field.

Her philosophy is that if she “takes care of the people who take care of the people, the patients will benefit”!

Outside of work, Amber enjoys being outdoors, especially near the water. Some of her hobbies are fishing, road trips, crafting, kayaking, camping, cooking, trying new foods, and spending time with her family.

Echo is an Oregon native and has been part of the La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) team since 2013. She is passionate about her career at LCHC, as well as promoting healthy goals, while maintaining exceptional patient care. Echo enjoys spending time with her family while hunting, fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

Kindra started at LCHC in 2004 as a medical assistant/lab tech, ultimately finding her passion in our x-ray department. Additionally, Kindra has served as the Vaccine Coordinator for our Vaccine for Children Program for the past ten years.

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Kindra is committed to all of the unique communities of southern Deschutes County and its surrounding areas, this shines through her compassionate approach to all patients. She eagerly anticipates the launch of the new imaging center slated to open in 2025.

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During Kindra’s off time, she chases sunsets, loves hiking with her family, spending time in her garden, and loves taking pictures of the beautiful outdoors and wildlife every chance she gets.

Soffia is committed to investing her time and expertise to ensure a safe and well-maintained healthcare environment for both patients and staff. She assists in facilitating and coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple health center sites and manages building maintenance, security protocols, and the fleet of company vehicles.

Outside her professional life, Soffia finds the time to joy DIY projects, cultivating gardens, preserving food, and cherishing moments watching her grandchildren participate in sports.

Terra joined La Pine Community Health Center in 2018 as a Medical Receptionist and advanced to Front Office Lead in 2019. Her skills and dedication to our patients led to a promotion to Front Office Manager in 2023. With a background in caregiving, Terra is especially passionate about helping our elderly community members.

Outside the workplace, Terra enjoys the tranquility of the outdoors. She cherishes moments by campfires, exploring the wilderness on hunting expeditions and fishing in serene waters. For Terra, each outdoor adventure becomes a celebration of life’s simple joys when spending time with her husband and two children.

Bio coming soon.