Anya is ESPA's President. She is a forth-year Chemistry PhD student studying how Arctic gas-phase chemical cycles have been impacted by the extensive oil and gas production in the region. Anya is passionate about making scientific findings more accessible to the public and opening avenues of communication between policy makers and the scientific community. Outside of work, Anya enjoys traveling, being outdoors, reading, and writing.  

Maddie (she/her) is ESPA's Vice President and Treasurer. She is a forth-year Ph.D. student in the Chemistry Department with research focusing on the development of new biocatalytic transformations using PLP-dependent enzymes. Maddie is passionate about bridging the gap between scientists and government officials to bring about change in a more effective and efficient manner. In her free time, Maddie enjoys reading, hanging out with her friends, and spoiling her cat Archer (yes, named after the Taylor Swift song). 

Grace is ESPA's Secretary and Social Media Coordinator. She is a third-year Chemistry PhD student studying how aerosols produced in Lake Erie evolve throughout cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms due to the rapidly changing bloom dynamics. Grace is passionate about effectively communicating science to people in positions of power as well as to the general public. In her free time, Grace enjoys spending time outdoors, photography, and supporting University of Michigan/Detroit sports. 

Cheyenne (she/her) is ESPA's Policy and Public Engagement Chair. She is a third-year Developmental Psychology Ph.D. candidate studying the influence of grandparents on children's development into adulthood. Cheyenne is excited to be a part of ESPA to help encourage scientists to communicate their science to both general audiences and policymakers so we can help advocate for a better world for all families. Cheyenne is also the Chair of Ypsilanti's Tenants' Rights Committee. In her (limited) free time, Cheyenne enjoys traveling (she's been to 23 countries!), reading, and hanging out with her friends. 

Gigi (she/her) is a third-year Ph.D. student in the chemistry department studying aerosol impacts and contributions to cloud formation, radiative budget, and weather/climate in the Arctic. Gigi is passionate about science communications and bridging the gap in understanding between scientists, policy writers, and the general public and addressing issues involving environmental justice. During her free time, she likes to dance, craft and upcycle, and read.