Board Members
Mellisa “Mimi” Nolledo is a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines, longtime community advocate, public servant, multidisciplinary artist, and photographer. Her professional journey has taken her from journalism and the legal field to public education and local government, but community engagement and advocacy have remained constants throughout her life. In 2016, Mimi founded Our Stories: Immigrants of America, a photography and storytelling project created to amplify immigrant voices and experiences. She currently serves on the boards of CALC and the Asian American Council of Oregon (AACO), a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, and on the Illumination Project Advisory Committee. As a CALC Board member, Mimi hopes to contribute her experience in community engagement, advocacy, communications, and organizational work. She believes deeply in the power of stories to create understanding, challenge inequity, and remind us of our shared humanity.
Mellisa “Mimi” Nolledo is a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines, longtime community advocate, public servant, multidisciplinary artist, and photographer. Her professional journey has taken her from journalism and the legal field to public education and local government, but community engagement and advocacy have remained constants throughout her life. In 2016, Mimi founded Our Stories: Immigrants of America, a photography and storytelling project created to amplify immigrant voices and experiences. She currently serves on the boards of CALC and the Asian American Council of Oregon (AACO), a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, and on the Illumination Project Advisory Committee. As a CALC Board member, Mimi hopes to contribute her experience in community engagement, advocacy, communications, and organizational work. She believes deeply in the power of stories to create understanding, challenge inequity, and remind us of our shared humanity.
Melissa is a proud Filipina-American homesteading in rural Lane County with her partner and many animals. She currently serves as the Multicultural Liaison for the City of Eugene’s Office of Equity & Community Engagement. She has deep passions for global justice, grassroots organizing, and movement building After spending many moons in the not-for-profit sector, mostly on the East Coast, Melissa is excited to support an organization like CALC. When she has free time and can afford to, she loves to travel, eat, be outdoors, connect with people, and try new experiences.
DJ Kelly-Quattrocchi has been in Lane County since 2017 and is happy to call it home. Since joining CALC in 2024, initially as a co-director and then as a board member, he’s held the mission close to his heart. As the founder of KQ Consulting & Training LLC, DJ brings extensive experience in higher education, nonprofit management and leadership, facilitation, and strategic planning. But, most importantly, DJ is passionate about creating inclusive, collaborative spaces where people can engage in meaningful dialogue, build shared understanding, and translate their collective wisdom into action. When he’s relaxing, DJ is a big fan of reading fantasy books, playing board and video games, and enjoying life with his husband.
Calder moved to Lane County in 2023 and has been an Oregon resident for his entire life. Calder joined CALC in 2026 and hopes to assist CALC in fostering and supporting the robust and resilient culture and network of organizing and activism in Lane County. As a student in the UO Nonprofit Management graduate program, Calder offers academic perspectives on nonprofit management and leadership and connections to a vibrant campus community. In his personal time, Calder enjoys watching local sports, reading, and taking bike rides around Eugene.
Staff Members
Mariko Plescia (she/ella) is happy to be a part of the Lane County community since 2010. From 2010 – 2021, Mariko taught Spanish language and literature courses at the University of Oregon while pursuing her Master’s in Spanish and Ph.D. in Romance Languages. While teaching community-engaged courses and researching film and social movements, Mariko learned about CALC’s work and became involved in the We Are Neighbors theatre project. She served on CALC’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2020, and when she graduated in 2021, Mariko joined the staff as Development Director. In 2024, Mariko served as co-director, and today, she is happy to represent CALC’s mission and vision as Executive Director. In her free time, Mariko enjoys spending time with friends and family and continuing to learn in many different ways-reading, film, travel and more!
Loretta McNally (she/her) joined CALC as Development Coordinator in March 2025, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and special events management. After earning a B.A. in Communication Studies from Virginia Tech, she moved to the Pacific Northwest and eventually made Eugene her home, where she has lived for the past 18 years. Loretta is passionate about building relationships and connecting people through creative, educational, and engaging opportunities. As a parent of a student with disabilities in the 4J School District, she believes that strong communities create opportunities for everyone to thrive and is proud to support CALC’s work on behalf of local youth and families. When she’s not at CALC, Loretta enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog, and camping.
Alex is a first-generation Chicano born and raised in Lane County. His journey in social justice and grassroots organizing work began in 2017 with City Wide MEChA, a youth group under the Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) where he developed a deep foundation in local politics, social justice, cultural empowerment, and indigenous heritage. Since then, Alex has devoted countless hours to nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, and youth mentorship. As the Casa Coordinator, he leverages his extensive background in advocacy and community development to support, empower, and build lasting connections within the local community.
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