Aaron Holloway-Physicians Assistant
Aaron was born in Muncie, Indiana but has lived in 8 different states having grown up in a military family. He recently moved back to California after several years back in the Midwest. He has been with the Rancheria for 8 months working as a Physician Assistant in Weaverville.
He enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling. When not in the office, you’re most likely to find him off on an adventure with his Labrador retriever.
- Interesting fact about you: I have visited nearly 30 countries and all the National Parks in the lower 48 states.
- What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a toddler, I wanted to be a garbage man, but sadly never attained this dream occupation.
Casey Ripley-Computer Technician
Casey was born and raised in Redding, California. He has been working for the Rancheria for over 2 years, and loves it! When not at work he loves playing with his four cats. He also enjoys food, movies and video games.
- Interesting fact about you: I used to play piano and fiddle as a kid, and can still play some.
- Favorite TV show when growing up: Anything on Nickelodeon during the 90’s.
Shayla Reyes-Health Compliance Supervisor
Shayla was born in Germany and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. She has always wanted to work in Health Care and is 2 classes away from being ready for Nursing School. She also has a passion for helping mothers breastfeed, and is a Certified Lactation Educator.
Shayla has been with the Rancheria for 9 years, with most of that time spent in the Community Health Department. When she isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her partner and son, playing board games and laughing with friend.
- Interesting fact about you: My paternal side of the family had been searching for me, my entire life and I never knew. They found me on Facebook and I got to meet my Dad, Uncle and Grandmother when I was 19 years old.
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be an Astronomer for NASA. I was so knowledgeable about space that my 5th grade teacher had me create a lesson plan to teach my peers and all the other 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at my school.
Terry Pelayo- PAC
Terry comes from a large family in the San Francisco Bay area and moved to Redding approximately 17 years ago where he enjoys the quiet small town life. He started in medicine as a Navy corpsman (medic) and after getting out worked as an orthopedic technologist. He furthered his career by getting accepted into a PA program and earning his masters degree in medical science.
He’s married with two children and has two German shepherds. He likes creative endeavors such as music and film making.
- Interesting fact about you:I have an encyclopedic knowledge of music between the 50s and early 90s, I was a competitive cyclist and I love to cook, my specialties include Italian food (homemade pasta) and barbecue.
Jennipher Pacheco- Medical Assistant
Jennipher was born and raised in Redding, California. She has worked in the medical field for the past six years. She has worked in Admissions for an Orthopedic Clinic and as a medical assistant for a Cardiologist.
She has been with Redding Rancheria for six months and loves being outdoors with her daughter.
- Interesting fact about you: I love hiking, fishing and riding dirt bikes.
Mariah Riley-Admissions Supervisor
Mariah was born and raised in Redding, California. She has gone to Redding Rancheria for her healthcare since she was a little girl, as she got older she ventured into the caregiving world involving the elderly with Alzheimer’s and dementia, taking care of their daily needs and medicines.
It’s there she found she loved working with people! She then found the Redding Rancheria was hiring and applied! She started out in temping with Head Start and then ended up front office admissions with Churn Creek Healthcare for five years until recently in December 2021 she switched campuses to the Central Valley Healthcare. She been with the Rancheria almost six years now. She loves spending time with her kids and seeing them smile!
- Favorite TV show when growing up:My favorite shows would have to be Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and anything that will make you laugh
- What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was younger I really wanted to work with animals.
Edgar Bajaras-Medical Assistant
Edgar was born and raised in Red Bluff, California. He has been a medical assistant for seven years and six months. He has been with Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System for two years. He loves travelling and usually visits different cities in Mexico or California every year.
- Interesting fact about you: Working on cars is one of my favorite hobby.
- Favorite TV show when growing up: CSI series
Louise Davis-Cultural Resources Coordinator
Louise was born and raised in Shasta County. She is the daughter to Rebecca Rhoades and Richard Davis, granddaughter to Lilus Snooks, Willard Rhoades, Gladys Carmoney and Clyde Davis, great granddaughter to Dessie Taylor, McGeary Snooks, Lela Nefus , Sampson Grant, Rossie Wool and Eli Carmony. Louise is mother of six and grandmother to 16.
She has worked for the Redding Rancheria for 30 years. She is an enrolled Pit River, Itsatawi Band member and currently elected to the Pit River Health Board and Pit River Tribes Enrollment Committee. She enjoys spending time with her family and everything that involves tribal traditions, traditional gatherings, language and songs.
- Interesting fact about you: I love learning about traditional medicines.
Amber Li-FNP
Amber graduated from California State University, Los Angeles where she obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She was born in China and is fluent in Mandarin. Amber has been with Redding Rancheria for five months and currently lives in Trinity County. When Amber is off work, she enjoys cooking, taking small trips, and enjoying the great outdoor with her dogs.
- Interesting fact about you: I am big Costco fan that I make an effort to go to every Costco when I go travel.
- Favorite TV show when growing up: BBC Documentary
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a flight attendant.