Nya is 17 years old and from Virginia. She’s a rising senior in Colonial Heights who’s always had an interest in ecology and marine biology ever since she was young. In elementary school, she realized how fascinating aquatic biology became to her from a STEM program that introduced her to the topics of freshwater biomes. Nya has an intent to spread awareness of climate change’s effects on the life in our oceans and our land. She enjoys researching the fish tank hobby, reading, and sometimes making things from clay. Nya is more than thrilled to serve as a Blue Carbon Ambassador and can’t wait to work with others.