Get To Know Our Team
Eleanor Carr
President
Eleanor has been an election-day poll attendee since before she could walk, which informs her passion about increasing both politics & biology accessibility through education. Eleanor background is in biology and computer science, and she combines these skills to represent Science on the Ballot in the digital sphere.
Morgan Collins
Vice President
Morgan has her PhD in microbiology, genetics, and immunology, with an emphasis on pregnancy hormones’ impact on the immune system. Her interest in science policy began after gaining a deeper understanding of reproductive healthcare in the United States, the only high-income country with a rising maternal mortality rate. Morgan is passionate about Science on the Ballot's mission because it's an opportunity to educate voters and candidates about the most important science policy issues in our state – and voters deserve to be informed about their candidates' view of these issues prior to casting their ballots.
Krystina Hird
Secretary
Krystina is a biochemistry PhD candidate studying an enzyme in the global nitrogen cycle that is important for soil nitrogen levels which impact the growth and health of crops. She is currently the Secretary of Science on the Ballot – Michigan and hopes to work on water policy and environmental justice initiatives at the state level after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys hiking all over Michigan, reading books, and drinking tea.