Chief Executive Officer

Travis Brooke has served as Cascade Health’s CEO since January 2026, and has been part of the organization for more than 15 years, most recently as Chief Operations Officer. During that time, he helped strengthen operational performance, improve financial stability, and expand care across home care, workplace health, and community-based services.
A graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s in Sociology, Travis is a native of Eugene. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, skiing, volunteering and supporting the Oregon Ducks.

Chief Financial Officer

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Arianne Rizzi manages Cascade Health’s budget and financial health and has been with the organization since 2016. Arianne earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah in 1995 and moved to Eugene a couple of years later. She has over 25 years of local accounting experience, including positions at Bigfoot Beverages and Symantec. She enjoys understanding and helping others understand what the numbers mean and how they fit together.
Outside of work, Arianne enjoys spending time with her husband, dancing, live music, and escaping to the coast whenever possible.

Director of Occupational Health

Michelle joined Cascade Health in 2021 and manages the Occupational Health department. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Oregon in exercise and sports science. She loves running, cross-fit and hiking in her free time as well as spending time with her family and traveling abroad. Michelle was a founding member of the Cascade Medical Team, a group of physicians and medical professionals who do medical mission trips to provide care in Guatemala and is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International. She is eager to partner with our community to keep people happy, healthy and working.

Human Resources Director

Director of Physical Therapy & On-Site Clinics

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Deanne began her career at Cascade Health as a medical assistant student intern in 2007. She worked in Occupational Health before becoming the manager of Physical and Hand Therapy in 2021. Deanne received her medical assisting and limited X-ray certificates from Pioneer Pacific College. In addition to working at Cascade Health, she volunteers for medical outreach efforts in Uganda. Outside of work, you might find her biking the Row River bike path with her husband or hiking the Ridgeline Trail System with her dogs.

Business Development and Community Partnership Director

Tara started with Cascade Health in November 2022 as a Consultant for Cascade Health’s At Home Services: Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice and the Pete Moore Hospice House. Her passion for serving her community grew from the time she was very young, seeing her grandparents and parents working and volunteering their time, energy and finances to support those in their communities who were faced with challenging circumstances. Tara graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and spent many years managing teams and working in a Public Relations role for other non-profit organizations before finding her true calling at Cascade Health. Tara loves to spend time with her husband extraordinaire and talented daughter, traveling the world - and shopping, of course!

Manager of Diabetes & Nutrition Education

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Tracy began working at Cascade Health in 2015 and became manager of the department in 2022. She holds an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics from Oregon State University and completed her dietetic internship there as well. Her main goal is to show that eating well and moving your body can help you feel better on a foundational level. While Tracy can’t claim to be a native Oregonian, she has lived in Eugene most of her life. In her free time, she enjoys backpacking, hiking, being outside and, of course, eating delicious and nutritious food.

Manager of Information Technology

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Jason Briggs has 15 years of enterprise IT experience, including 13 years in health care IT. He has held many technical positions, including helpdesk analyst, network engineer and numerous leadership roles. Jason completed his degree in computers and networking technology at Pioneer Pacific College. In his free time he enjoys woodworking, gaming, golfing and traveling.

Manager of Mobile Health

In 2022, Gabrielle joined Cascade Health, bringing her experience as an emergency medical technician and health care manager with her. She received her bachelor’s in psychology and minored in philosophy at Cal Poly Pomona. When Gabrielle is not working, she can be found reading, baking, collecting houseplants and raising three children. She is an enthusiastic lifelong learner and enjoys being part of a team working to support clients and patients in her community.

Manager of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Travis joined Cascade Health in 1999 as part of the occupational health group. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in occupational from the University of Puget Sound. He has worked in a variety of clinical positions across the United States and became most interested in orthopedic evaluation and treatment. He enjoys utilizing the application of orthopedic evaluation and manual treatment to help workers restore their strength, mobility and function. He and his wife have two daughters and the family loves camping, hiking, and cruising through the dunes and mountains on side-by-sides. Travis also enjoys hunting and fishing.

Marketing & Events Manager

Emily is an (almost) lifelong Oregonian who celebrates Christmas year-round as the head glitter wrangler for Festival of Trees. She also enjoys coordinating Cascade Health’s other fundraising events and is most at home behind a computer, creating marketing materials. Outside of work, she likes to run, read and spend time with her two cats, Tater and Ben.

Project Manager

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Kathryn Killen manages the implementation and maintenance of Cascade Health’s electronic medical record (EMR) software. She also assists with other organizational projects.
Kathryn joined Cascade Health in 2007. She is a native Oregonian and a graduate of George Fox with a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management. Kathryn enjoys spending time hiking and traveling with her husband and dogs.

Compliance Manager

Jonathan has been leading Cascade Health’s compliance program since 2021, after five years in financial compliance and risk management. He holds industry certifications in health care compliance and helps Cascade Health navigate the complexities of health care regulation.
Jonathan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, where he met his wife and set down roots in Eugene. When he’s not working, he enjoys family time with his wife, daughter, and dog; riding his bike; cooking; reading; and watching sports.