Colin is an MIT student who brings a creative engineering perspective to NVMAA by tying mechanical and systems thinking to microplastics solutions. In addition to his role as an ambassador, Colin is a talented musician and has performed as a double bass player with the NATO Symphony Orchestra, showcasing his ability to bridge technical disciplines with artistic and international collaboration. His work at MIT emphasizes how mechanical engineering principles can inform the development of new tools, sensors, and mitigation strategies for microplastic pollution in the environment.

David represents the University of Michigan by integrating computer engineering with microplastic monitoring and policy analysis. His work centers on sensor systems, embedded hardware, and computational modeling that can track microplastic pollution at scale. David contributes to NVMAA by exploring how data-driven tools, AI, and digital infrastructure can strengthen environmental decision making and make microplastic research more accessible to policymakers and the public.

Savaira Naz Zaib represents the University of Virginia by integrating medicine with environmental health and public policy. Her work centers on understanding how microplastics and environmental pollutants affect human health, disease prevention, and clinical outcomes. Savaira contributes to NVMAA by bridging medical research with environmental science to inform evidence-based policy, improve public health awareness, and translate scientific findings into actionable healthcare and regulatory solutions. Savaira is known for her contribution to the published research journal The Effect of BHB on Neuronal Activity in the Mouse Brain.