STAFF

Mary Peveto

Co-Executive Director

Mary Peveto (she/hers) co-founded Neighbors for Clean Air in 2010 to ensure cleaner air for all Oregonians. She activated friends, neighbors and people throughout our region to work for stricter standards to regulate air toxics in Oregon and to galvanize the citizen action necessary to effect change. She is a mother of three who calls herself an “accidental activist” who was pushed into action when she stumbled upon a national study published in 2008 that showed her daughters’ school to be ranked among the worst 2% in the nation at risk to toxic industrial air pollution. Mary is our guiding voice in organizing, policy and organizational vision.

Nakisha Nathan

Co-Executive Director

Nakisha Nathan (she/hers) is dedicated to co-creating spaces where people can enhance their sense of belonging and their capacity for leadership. She is inspired by memories of playing, learning, and photographing flora and fauna during her formative years in Panama, Canada, and the United States.

Her life experiences combined with her work organizing communities to advocate for laws and programs that protect people, wildlife, and the environment informs her philosophy and practice of education, leadership, and movement building. Before joining NCA, she served as the executive director for an environmental non-profit and spent years as a community organizer, garden educator, and legal assistant for a public interest environmental law firm. Nakisha believes that many of us who have the expertise to transform our communities and cities are the same ones who face the most significant barriers to create change. She also believes that principles of environmental justice and deep democracy are vital to helping build communities that enhance our ecological and social well-being.

Andrew Hogan

Development & Communications Director

Andrew Hogan (he/him) started at NCA in fall 2024 supporting the Clean Air Gala and the year-end fundraising campaign and developed a passion for air advocacy. He has nearly 20 years of non-profit Development experience, working at organizations like Basic Rights Oregon, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Zenger Farm and most recently, Street Roots. When not in the office, you might find Andrew cooking in his kitchen, chasing waterfalls in the Gorge or searching for the best bagel Portland has to offer.

Mackenzie Springer

Transportation Advocacy Manager

Mackenzie Springer (she/her) started at NCA in December 2024 as the Transportation Advocacy Manager. She graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School with a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law, and is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and the environment through transportation policy. Before her work with NCA, she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar and worked for a political campaign. When not working, you can find her riding through Portland on her bike, or out on the trails with her dog.

Oscar Edwards-Hughes

Advocacy Manager

Oscar Edwards-Hughes (he/they) started at NCA in May 2024 as the Advocacy Manager. After graduating from University of Puget Sound with a degree in Anthropology and International Political Economy, he moved to Portland to pursue advocacy around food and housing security. Oscar is passionate about community organizing, environmental justice, and housing first. He is looking forward to working closely with local partners, neighbors, and student groups in order to amplify community voices and build coalition around cleaner air for all Oregonians.

Kainalu Bailey

Breathe Oregon Program Manager

Kainalu (Kai) Bailey (she/her) joined NCA in April 2024 as the Breathe Oregon Program Manager. She holds a Master of Public Health in Global Health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, with a concentration in Community Health Development and a certificate in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH). During graduate school, she explored how food systems, research partnerships with communities, and environmental issues like climate change impact health and health programs. Originally from Oregon, Kai is excited to collaborate with communities and partner organizations to advance health equity and clean air initiatives across the state. She brings extensive experience in community-based programming, both domestically and internationally, and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru. Outside of work, you can find Kai in the mountains, at the coast, or smelling flowers in her neighborhood.

Clara Ridabock

Digital Engagement Manager

Clara Ridabock (she/her) started at NCA in June 2025, bringing a decade of marketing and communications experience to the team. Prior to working at NCA, Clara spent time on development teams for animal welfare non profits. She is an avid nature lover and advocate for environmental protections. Outside of work, you can find Clara hiking, foraging, and eating the spiciest foods she can find.

Neighbors for Clean Air

P.O. Box 10544
Portland, OR 97296