Staff Directory

Dr. John English is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been practicing medicine since 1993. Prior to becoming the Medical Director of Bethesda Health Clinic, he practiced medicine at Trinity Clinic in Tyler, Texas. John holds a M.D. degree from U.T. Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Dr. Matt Humphries is board certified in Family Practice, and he has been practicing medicine since 1996. From 1996 to 2015, Matt served as a Medical Missionary in East Asia with the International Mission Board. Matt holds a M.D. degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and he completed his residency at the University of Alabama. Matt also holds a B.S. in Biology from Baylor University.

Marsha Jones joined Bethesda in 2022 as a Lead Nurse.

Marsha is a 1981 graduate of Texas Eastern School of Nursing. She has 42 years of experience. These years include time in ICU, ER, Cardiology, Home Health and Hospice. Marsha has been a volunteer at Bethesda with Grace Community for the last 6 years.

In her spare time, Marsha spends time with family. Her hobbies include quilting, needlework and making things for her family including her 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

Priscilla joined Bethesda in 2020 and is the newest addition to our provider team! She is passionate about helping the underserved and is a perfect fit at Bethesda! Priscilla is from Chapel Hill, Texas, and both of her parents are from Peru. She recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a Master of PA Studies. She also holds a BS in Biology and Master of Public Health with a specialization in Community Health Education from Baylor.

She holds degrees from Dallas Baptist University and UT Tyler.

Kim joined the Bethesda team in 2023. She also owns and operates a private counseling practice in Tyler. Prior to starting her private practice in 2020, Kim was the Director of Grace Counseling Center, affiliated with Grace Community Church, for many years.

Becky schedules and assists volunteer providers, performs X-ray services and casts fractures. She also provides diabetic insulin and nutrition instruction for patients, prepares charts for Saturday Clinics and processes Saturday Clinic orders. Beck also provides Spanish interpretation services.

Becky is a Certified Community Health Worker; Medical Assistant training in a doctor’s office; Non-Certified X-ray Technician.

She loves quilting, planting, going to the movies and playing with my doggie and cat and cuddling with my husband. Medical missionary to El Salvador and Ecuador.

Prior to joining Bethesda, Becky worked for Azalea Orthopedics.

Lizbeth Mojarro admits and discharges patients, takes and records patient vitals, and assists physicians with procedures.

Lizbeth joined Bethesda in 2018.

Leslie Gonzalez admits and discharges patients, takes and records patient vitals, and assists physicians with procedures.

Leslie joined Bethesda in 2022.

Derek conducts initial patient screenings, does regular and deep cleanings, and advises patients on oral health and preventative care.

In his spare time, Derek loves spending time with his wife, dogs, family and friends. His hobbies include exercising, playing disc golf, and music production.

Amy achieved her RDA with Expanded Function Certification from Midland College.

Amy joined Bethesda in 2018, and she has been a dental assistant since 2004.

Daisy has been with Bethesda Health Clinic since July 2014, but she had to take the year 2022 off to stay home with her newborn child. She returned in March 2023.

Daisy graduated from John Tyler High School and earned her RDA Diploma from TJC in May 2017.

Daisy was born in Oklahoma, but her family moved to Texas when she was 11. She is a Texan now! Daisy has been married to David for 17 years, and they have 3 boys David, Jafet and Jamir. Fun fact – David and Jamir share a birthday!

Said Daisy, “I enjoy being a boy mom and wouldn’t change it for the world. I love being outdoors and taking road trips with my boys making memories.”

Natalie graduated from John Tyler High School and attended TJC.

She attended Early College High School and graduated with a high school diploma and Associates Degree in General Studies in 2019. Salma started working at Bethesda Health Clinic in March 2022.

Salma enjoys exercising and going out to explore nature.

Elizabeth earned her MSW and BSW from Stephen F. Austin University, and she is an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God USA.

Elizabeth previously worked at Andrews Center Behavioral Health Care Clinic as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Supportive Housing Specialist, and Intensive Case Manager. She has been in Pastoral Ministry since 1988 with the Assemblies of God USA.

Said Donnie, “I came back to work for Bethesda in May 2023, and I am so happy to be home again with my extended family.”

Donnie is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in Sociology, and she has a Masters of Science in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin University. She is working towards a doctoral degree in Social Work from Walden University in Minnesota.

Donnie has been married for 56 years, and together they have three daughters, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Donnie will be in the office Monday-Wednesday 8AM-Noon and Friday 8AM-Noon.

Astilma holds degrees in Office Technology Administration and Office Technology Medical. She is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Core Class 22, was honored by Women in Tyler, received recognition by the Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance and served on the Tyler Public Library Board of Directors.

Prior to joining Bethesda, Astilma worked at Niños de Promesa Preschool for 16 years as the Program Director, Mother Frances Clinics as a Financial Counselor and Tyler ISD Head Start as a Case Manager.

Laura holds a BA in Business Management from Stephen F. Austin University.

She studied at Tyler Junior College before earning her Business degree at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.

A seventh generation Tylerite, Joanna has always had a passion for local organizations loved being part of Hangers of Hope since 2017.

Abby has always had a passion for serving. She grew up in Tyler and is honored to be a part of an organization which allows her to serve others in her own community.

Chelsea holds a MA in Strategic Leadership and a BA in Business Administration from LeTourneau University. She graduated from Leadership Tyler in 2023.

Prior to joining Bethesda in 2019, Chelsea worked in the veterinary industry for 7 years doing everything from managing a clinic and recruiting veterinarians to pharmaceutical and equipment sales.

After high-school, Andrew went to college at the University of Texas at Tyler and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He joined Bethesda fulltime in April, 2023. “I am excited and blessed to by this opportunity to work at Bethesda Health Clinic,” said Andrew.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching sports, hiking, swimming, biking and playing board games. He also plans to help with several volunteer events across the city of Tyler.

Andrew is a member of Southern Oaks Baptist church in Tyler. Said Andrew, “I grew up going to church, and I put Christ in the center of my life in everything that I do.” A verse that has impacted Andrew for as long as he can remember is Jeremiah 29:13 which states, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

She graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD in December of 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and French. She has previously worked as a financial advisor, martial arts gym owner, and teacher.

Rebecca moved to Texas from her childhood home in Pennsylvania in 2012 and lived in San Antonio for 10 years, where her son Isaac was born. In the summer of 2022, she moved to Tyler, and in early 2023, married her husband, Charlie. They are currently expecting a daughter in January of 2024.

Rebecca teaches Faith Formation at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Whitehouse, and she enjoys riding horses, reading about Economics, and reenacting medieval history.

Erica has an Associate’s Degree with a major in Systems Administration from Tyler Junior College. She has worked in the IT field for the past 16 years and is an Apple Certified Technician and has a Google Level 1 Certification.

In her spare time, Erica volunteers with her church, maintaining their website, live broadcasts and recording of sermons.

Chrystal joined Hangers of Hope as a cashier in 2016, and she worked her way up to Retail Director in just 5 years.

Prior to joining Hangers of Hope, Chrystal spent over 15 years in the home health industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Said Samantha, “I love Hangers of Hope and am dedicated to our mission at Bethesda. What I love the most is empowering individuals, through Christ Jesus, to do things they never thought they could do. I love to see the barriers break and to see the change in them through the Holy Spirit. I love to go out on the sales floor, talk with our customers and see the impact we are having on our community. I love being a part of something so much bigger than me and to share Christ with our team and our customers and donors.”

Olga schedules Pick Up My Donations and oversees the Recycling Center. Ahe also does various administrative duties for the Retail Director and for the stores.