Mya Satomi Ngemaes is based with Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub, which provides access to resources for the community to help reduce waste on Guam and promote a circular economy. Mya will be focusing on marine debris, building a strong foundation of community knowledge, response, and innovative reuse for marine debris washed ashore on Guam.

A proud daughter of Micronesia, Mya holds a B.S. in integrative biology with a minor in sociology from the University of Guam. Her interdisciplinary background includes hands-on experience in terrestrial conservation for Guam’s endangered species, published work as a sociology author, and numerous research projects in marine conservation. Driven by a commitment to the communities that raised her, she channels her growth as a scientist into championing island resilience and community-driven environmental solutions across the Pacific.

Key Research Interests:
Marine conservation
Coral reef ecology
Circular economy
Fisheries management