Leadership
Advisory Board
Our advisory board brings together experts in environmental science, water quality analysis, and public health to guide the institute's research and mission.
Advisory Board Member
Sean Ashcraft
Environmental Systems Builder & Water Quality Advocate
Sean Ashcraft is an environmental systems builder and water quality advocate focused on advancing transparency, analytical rigor, and public trust in modern drinking water. His work centers on the development of independent testing frameworks, contaminant detection standards, and certification models designed to elevate accountability across the water industry.
With a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, Sean brings applied scientific literacy to the institute's mission, with particular focus on molecular contaminant pathways, microplastic characterization, PFAS persistence, heavy metal toxicity, and emerging pollutant analysis. His role bridges laboratory science with real-world implementation, helping translate complex analytical data into meaningful safety benchmarks for consumers, businesses, and municipalities.
He has led the design and expansion of testing infrastructures that prioritize contamination-free handling, source integrity verification, and advanced assay methodologies capable of detecting pollutants at increasingly trace levels. His work supports the evolution of water testing from basic compliance screening toward comprehensive, next-generation contaminant intelligence.
Grounded in the belief that access to clean, verifiable water is foundational to public health, Sean's leadership contributes to the institute's ongoing efforts to establish independent standards, expand research partnerships, and bring greater clarity to one of the most critical resources on earth.
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Kyle Collins
Doctor of Chiropractic & Health Advocate
Dr. Kyle Collins graduated from Arizona State University. He then pursued his passion and received his Doctorate from the Life Chiropractic College West in the California Bay area. He later continued his education in Upper Cervical Care.
Dr. Collins believes there is nothing more fulfilling for him than to see his patients' lives changed by empowering them to take responsibility of their own health. "As a Chiropractor, my job is to educate patients on how to maximize their health potential. Allowing them to express health the way their body was intended. It's a lifestyle… It's not a gimmick, pill, potion or lotion… We create long lasting true health changes that allow people to not only feel better, but to function better."
"The common perception is that if we are symptom free then we must be healthy… Nothing can be further from the truth. I believe that is one of the main reasons our healthcare system is in the position it is today. Our model of health and how to achieve it is wrong. We need a new model. One that's actually based on the workings of the human body that if embraced has the ability to change your life and the lives of the people around you."
Dr. Kyle Collins is the youngest of five siblings. He is married to Courtney and they have four children. In his free time he loves to spend time with his family, cook healthy meals, and golf.
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Meghana Thanki
Naturopathic Physician & Ayurvedic Medicine Specialist
Dr. Meghana Thanki is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in Ayurvedic medicine. She is a wife, mother, physician, yoga teacher, Vipassana meditator, writer, and traveler. Her practice is located in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Thanki eats, breathes, and lives in the authenticity of Ayurvedic medicine. It penetrates her being every moment, as that is how she views the world and nature daily; through an Ayurvedic Lens.
She brings her deep understanding of Ayurvedic principles to patients as she shepherds them through the process of panchakarma detoxification, assists in making the connection between Ayurvedic food as medicine, and discusses with her patients how to make more positive lifestyle changes to complete the journey inward.
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Miriam Zerio, DNP, FNP-C
Doctor of Nursing Practice & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · Scottsdale, Arizona
Dr. Miriam Zerio is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Her career began in laboratory science, where she developed a strong analytical foundation in biological data interpretation and the relationship between environmental exposure and human health outcomes.
Dr. Miriam has held leadership roles across multiple clinical settings, including Medical Director at Healing House in Scottsdale, Lead Autism Provider at Innate Healthcare Institute in Scottsdale, and owner and sole provider of Vitalia Holistic Health in Phoenix. At Innate Healthcare Institute, she built and shaped the autism program into what it is today — within six months of joining, the program grew to an eight-month waitlist, a direct result of her ability to connect deeply with families, identify gaps in care, and implement innovative, outcomes-driven protocols.
As both a clinical leader and independent practice owner, Dr. Miriam brings the expertise and entrepreneurial perspective needed for effective board leadership. She is known for introducing new treatments and clinical frameworks, educating patients and families on not just what their options are but why they matter, and building collaborative systems that drive measurable results.
Her extensive work in root-cause and functional medicine — including environmental toxin assessment and its downstream health effects — gives her a firsthand understanding of how water quality directly impacts human health at a systemic level. Dr. Miriam joins this board with a commitment to rigorous standards, continuous improvement, and the communities that depend on them.