Jacob Zhao (they/he) is a senior from Bend, Oregon studying Environmental Engineering with minors in Sustainability, Energy Science & Policy, and Music. At this point, their life is 90% NERDS, but they make sure to carve out some time for NERDS' sister organization RC Players as well. Jacob can usually be found playing an instrument, lying facedown on the Diag, or artfully dodging their presidential duties (usually by disappearing into the woods).

Eli Miller (he/they) is a junior from Fairfax, Virginia studying Business and Economics. When he's not stuck in the Ross building, he's a PR assistant for the U-M School of Public Health, hosting events at the UMMA, or grading projects for Professor Coolican as a CA in BA200 (wait...this one is still in the Ross building). When there are hours to spare, you can find Eli in the formal dress section of thrift stores plotting future upcycles, singing his heart out in empty classrooms, or going out to dance. If you'd like to know what props and costumes NERDS has in storage or the best thing he's read on AO3 recently, you can reach him at elimillr@umich.edu. :)

Umana Ahmed (they/she) is a senior from Marietta, GA studying Economics and Philosophy. When they're not sending NERDS emails or updating the GCal, they're working as a Research Assistant to Dr. Daniel Fryer at the Law School, supervising freshman as an Honors RA, or working on the E-Boards of the Michigan Pre-Law Society and The RC Players. Outside of school, she loves writing, performing, obsessively making Spotify playlists, and scrolling through Pinterest. You can usually find them at rehearsals or hanging out in the BlueCafe, but don't hesitate to shoot them an email at umana@umich.edu!

Craig (he/they) is an English major. Soon to be an English-Drama double major. Works at the Hatcher Library. Writes grants for NERDS shows - and what a form of alchemy it is! Words are transmuted into soso much money, like lead into gold. Huzzah.

Bec Saladin (they/she) is a senior in English & German hailing from Dearborn, MI. She has been involved in NERDS since the Winter 2022 semester, but is also active on the E-Board of the RC Players, our sister org! Outside of student-produced drama, Bec’s life is generally filled with music, bugs, and spending time outdoors. Despite being a certified party-person, she can usually be found chilling at home, so feel free to email her whenever at rsaladin@umich.edu!

Chris Packard (he/him) is a Senior from Gwinn, Michigan, all the way in the Upper Peninsula! He is studying Aerospace Engineering, and currently working on a NASA-Funded project team. Outside of school, he loves to play video games, cook interesting recipes, and write more lore for his personal D&D world. He is so excited to be one of your co-social coordinators, and he cant’t wait to have another great year in NERDS! If you need to reach Chris, for any reason, his email is cpacka@umich.edu and his discord is @krussmun. His DMs are always open!

Cammie Golba (she/her) is a junior from Jackson, MI *totally not* studying Drama through the Residential College with a minor in Computation for Expression. She has already sent so many emails for NERDS, as she really loves room reservations and spreadsheets. You may have seen her as your orientation leader the past two summers and she also manages the website of our sister organization, The RC Players! Other hobbies she has that don't pertain to to school include knitting, playing games, and sleeping. Feel free to email her at cgolba@umich.edu!

Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey (he/they) is a sophomore studying Classical History and Latin. He is NERDS' publicity coordinator this year. You may have seen his costumes for a few RCP and NERDS shows last year! Outside of theater, they are a big fan of sewing, cooking vegetables, and wearing silly clothes. Email them at arthurpr@umich.edu.

Pragya Choudhary is a rising junior at the University of Michigan studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience. He is very passionate about DEI both in theater and in healthcare and is active in legislative advocacy for healthcare. Outside of NERDS, he is involved with the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club, the American Medical Student Association, Partners In Health Engage, and PhiDE. He loves to act, sing, and advocate- and if you’re interested in any of those things feel free to email him at pragyac@umich.edu