Our Team (So Far!)
Our team is united by a shared belief that the best solutions are practical, scalable, and impact-driven. That's why we created LitterLoot, where people can have a blast while competing to clean the environment. Coming from diverse backgrounds and areas of interest, our team brings a blend of experience, curiosity, and passion for solving real-world problems. Together, we are committed to building systems that are both thoughtful in design and meaningful in impact. If you would like to join LitterLoot's Core Team, feel free to contact us!
McKenna Cox
Founder & CEO
Hi, I'm McKenna! I'm a rising senior at the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) implementing the in-depth business plan I created for LitterLoot. I am passionated about the intersection of business, finance, data analytics, and environmental sustainability. The idea for LitterLoot emerged while I was competitively playing a water cleanup game with classmates, racing to collect the most virtual trash. This game made me wonder what it would look like if that same energy and competition could drive real-world environmental impact at scale. My work is grounded in leveraging demand from trending industries to design scalable, cost-effective solutions for underrepresented sectors such as environmental cleanup.
Darsheel Paila
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Hey, I'm Darsheel! I'm a rising junior at the School of Science and Engineering (SEM) in Dallas. I'm a designer and engineer passionate about building technology with real-world impact: from robotics, hardware, and instrumentation to sustainable design. At LitterLoot, I lead everything on the technical side: the engineering and design behind our lake-cleaning robot, and the firmware that powers it. I'm excited to be part of such a curious team, turning long-standing environmental problems into interactive, user-led, and fun solutions.
Satvik Nandakumar
Forth Worth Engineering Lead & Core Team Tech
Hello, my name is Satvik! I am a junior at Northwest High Schools STEM Academy, where I do all-things engineering! My key passions lie in the robotics, engineering, and mechanical sectors, and I am also passionate about community outreach. I joined LitterLoot to help make the Earth a cleaner place, one robot at a time. Combining my previous passion and experience with FRC and other technical projects with a cause I care about a lot led me here, and I am excited to make scalable impact! As a rising engineer, I am really exited to put my technical skills to use in this interesting project.