Nickolas Bartel

Nickolas is the Clean Air Campaign Manager at PennFuture, a Pennsylvania-wide environmental advocacy nonprofit, where he works on air quality policy focused on emissions accountability and sustainable economic development in the industrial sector. He serves on the advisory board of the Community Project Hub of Southwestern PA, which offers no-cost support to municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations turning ideas into action. Raised in Pittsburgh, he holds a Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental studies, and Spanish from Washington & Jefferson College and a Master of Science in Public Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of work, he enjoys nature photography, cooking international foods, Star Wars, political dramas, and festivals.