Aisling Coghlan, Chief of Staff
Pronouns: She/her
As chief of staff, Aisling (pronounced “Ashling”) works closely with Mayor Wilson to advance his agenda to end unsheltered homelessness and restore public safety, health and confidence.
Aisling has deep experience in local politics and public service. She played a key role in creating and passing Portland’s successful Children’s Levy and led numerous statewide and local ballot measures, such as Oregon’s sanctuary state status affirmation. She has served as a consultant to advocacy groups and local governments – including as the Interim Executive Director of Basic Rights Oregon, where she advocated for marriage equality.
Grace Galvez Mora, Executive Assistant
Pronouns: She/her
As executive assistant, Grace supports day-to-day operations for Mayor Wilson’s office.
Grace brings a wealth of experience in supporting high-profile elected officials and leading operational excellence. As Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Director, and Executive Assistant to Commissioner Rene Gonzalez, she played a key role in managing strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, and driving organizational efficiency.
Her expertise extends to logistics and large-scale operations, having served as an Operations Manager at Amazon, where she led cross-functional teams, ensured operational precision, and delivered results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Faisal Osman, Constituent Services Specialist
Pronouns: He/him
As the constituent services lead, Faisal serves as the front door to Mayor Wilson’s office, helping connect Portlanders with information, resources and problem-solving.
Faisal has a passion for public service and advocacy. He’s a proud graduate of Oregon State University, where he majored in public policy and worked in the office of Community Engagement and Leadership. He is also a proud member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
Kristopher Taft, Senior Aide
Pronouns: He/him
As senior aide, Kris uses his communication, organization, and education skills to support Mayor Wilson and his priorities.
Kris managed Mayor Wilson’s campaign and led his transition team. With a deep background in education and mentoring, he has advocated and fought for students for over two decades. He also volunteers for Shelter Portland.