Marc Allen Robert Cone has served as the Executive Director of MARAMA since October 2019. He previously dedicated 33 years to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Quality, where he was involved in all aspects of the Bureau’s operations—from starting as a permitting engineer to eventually serving as Bureau Director. Before joining ME DEP, he worked as a production chemist at Statler Tissue, a recycled paper mill. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine and an M.B.A. from Thomas College. And for many years when not working on air quality regulations, he was also a collegiate volleyball official for nearly 30 years.

Alex is a lifelong “yinzer” who currently resides just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and an M.S. in Forensic Science from the University of Florida. Alex began her career in air quality as a stack tester, a role she held for five years, before briefly serving as a compliance inspector for the Allegheny County Air Quality Program. She later joined MARAMA, where she is proud to serve as the organization’s first Deputy Director. Alex is passionate about supporting MARAMA’s member agencies in their mission to improve air quality across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

Susan McCusker is a Senior Environmental Engineer and MARAMA’s emissions inventory lead, developing and coordinating air emissions inventories regionally and nationally.  Susan is a long-time fan of clean air with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Geography & Environmental Engineering

Charles Frank is one of MARAMA’s two resident “yinzers”, who also lives near Pittsburgh, PA. He has worked in air quality for 3 years, bringing professional experience from both environmental consulting and county government enforcement. Graduating from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, he has a BA in Environmental Geoscience with a Certificate in Sustainability. Charles is an Air Quality Specialist and Planner at MARAMA, focusing on coordinating technical workgroups and managing the late Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Truck Replacement Program. 

Saheba Cuccia is a passionate environmental scientist who specializes in GIS mapping, environmental policy, and air quality. Saheba hails from New Orleans and graduated with a BA in Environmental Policy and an MS in Environmental Science and Sustainability, from Loyola University Chicago. Saheba currently serves as an Air Quality Specialist and Planner for MARAMA and is enthusiastic about improving air quality for all across the region.

Larissa de Oliveira is a learning and development professional with a background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds an MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Salem State University and brings over three years of experience designing and delivering impactful training programs. Larissa previously worked in the clean energy sector and currently serves as a Training Coordinator for MARAMA, where she supports capacity building and professional development across the region.

Naya Ike is passionate about planning and organization. As the Operations Lead at MARAMA, she focuses on administrative tasks, event coordination, and supporting training needs MARAMA member agencies. Known for her attention to detail, Naya brings a thoughtful and results-driven approach to every project. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Chylene Babb is an operations professional with a passion for organization, collaboration, and efficiency. As MARAMA’s Operations Lead, she supports administrative operations, event coordination, and training initiatives across the organization. With experience in healthcare, nonprofit events, and project coordination, Chylene brings a thoughtful, proactive approach to keeping teams organized and projects moving forward.