Laura Kate Bender is the National Assistant VP, Healthy Air at American Lung Association, She leads the Healthy Air Campaign, directing advocacy initiatives in Washington, DC, as well as working in multiple states with broad groups of national public health and medical organizations. Prior to joining the Lung Association, Laura Kate worked as an organizer on clean air issues for Environment America.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on defeating lung cancer; championing clean air and improving the quality of life for those with lung disease.