Meet our 2026-2027 Student Ambassadors!
Student ambassadors are at each of our affiliate member universities. Ambassadors host an array of outreach events and assist with advertising various DCSGC/NASA sponsored programs, internships, research opportunities, student research poster competitions, NASA challenges, etc. If you are a student or faculty member at one of our affiliate member institutions below, feel free to reach out to your ambassador and make a connection!
American University
Ella Bianco
Senior
Physics Major
Contact: eb8281a@american.edu
Catholic University
Michael Dougherty
Senior
Mechanical Engineering Major
Contact: doughertymc@cua.edu
Gallaudet University
Monika Smistek
Junior
Biology Major
Contact: monika.smistek@gallaudet.edu
Georgetown University
Julia Small
Senior
Government with an International Focus
Contact: julia.small5555@gmail.com
George Washington University
Owen Chbani
Grad School
Science/Technology International Affairs Major. Space Policy Concentration
Contact:owen.chbani@gwmail.gwu.edu
Howard University
Nyla McGee
Senior
Physics/Astronomy Major
Contact: nena13675@gmail.com
Trinity Washington University
Moriah Turner
Junior
Comunications Major
Contact: turnermo@students.trinitydc.edu
University of the District of Columbia
Collin Browning
Junior
Mechanical Engineering Major
Contact: collin.browning@udc.edu
