Zero Project

 (ゼロプロ) is a Japanese idol project consisting of over 100 members split into ranked and themed groups.

The members rotates between the groups every 3 months based on their popularity ranking.

All members are encouraged to achieve their individual goals and the project allows all participants to be recruited by other agencies to fulfill these goals.

2021
All Zero 5 groups made their stage debut on August 14 @KANDA SQUARE HALL.

On October 10, 2021, it was announced that 16 members were promoted to Zero 4. It was also announced that there would be more promotions during the month.

On November 5, the current system ended, with the new league and groups to be announced. A final ceremony for the current system took place on November 7th

On November 9, a final list of members promoted to Zero 4 was posted, revealing yet another 39 members who had been promoted including 4 of the Z5-Senbatsu members. It was also revealed that the date of the Zero 4 groups' debut would be on November 21 @The Garden Hall.

On November 16, it was announced that another 3 members had been promoted to Zero 4, leaving the total promoted members to be 62. On the same day a list of 50 Zero 5 members were also revealed, featuring some new members.

On December 4, the new line-up of Zero 5 members and groups were revealed, including 2nd generation members.

2022
On January 8, it was announced that new second generation members would be joining the Zero 5 E group with the line-up debuting on January 9, 2021.

On January 9, it was announced that new second generation members would be joining the Zero 5 A groups with the line-up debuting on January 15, 2022.

On February 28, it was announced that the Z3 league would start on March 16, 2022. It was also announced that the Z5 league would be ending on March 4th and the Z4 league would be ending on March 5th.

Groups in ranking order

 * Zero Project Senbatsu

Zero 3

 * Z3-A1
 * Z3-A2
 * Z3-A3
 * Z3-A4
 * Z3-C1
 * Z3-C2
 * Z3-C3
 * Z3-C4
 * Z3-C5

Zero 4

 * Z4-A1
 * Z4-A2
 * Z4-A3
 * Z4-A4
 * Z4-D1
 * Z4-D2
 * Z4-D3
 * Z4-D4
 * Z4-D5

Zero 5

 * Z5-A3
 * Z5-D1
 * Z5-D2
 * Z5-D3
 * Z5-D4
 * Z5-D5

Currently Inactive

 * Z3-A5
 * Z4-A5
 * Z4-B1
 * Z4-B2
 * Z4-B3
 * Z4-B4
 * Z4-B5
 * Z5-A1
 * Z5-A2
 * Z5-A4
 * Z5-A5
 * Z5-B1
 * Z5-B2
 * Z5-B3
 * Z5-B4
 * Z5-B5
 * Z5-C1
 * Z5-C2
 * Z5-C3
 * Z5-C4
 * Z5-C5
 * Z5-E1
 * Z5-E2
 * Z5-E3
 * Z5-E4
 * Z5-E5

Group Naming Explanation
The numbers are indication of the group rank, grouping and theme.

Z1-Z5 is the ranking. 1 being the top and 5 being the bottom.

A1-E5 is the grouping and the theme The five themes are as follows:
 * 1) Royalty
 * 2) Clarity
 * 3) Powerful
 * 4) Personality
 * 5) K-Pop

Members
''Members listed in order that they are displayed on website. Join date is based off of date registered on the member profile.''

Current Members

 * A-chan (あーちゃん) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * A-rin (あーりん) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Aisaka Yuuna (逢坂ゆうな) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Aizu Mei (藍住明以) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Aino Momo (愛乃もも) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Ai Ringo (あいりんご) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Aone Konoha (蒼音このは) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Aono Kuiru (蒼乃くいる) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Asakura Yuzuki (浅桜ゆづき) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Asahina Rin (朝比奈凛) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Azuma Mashiro (東茉白) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Anon (あのん) (Joined April 23, 2022)
 * Ameyama Miku (飴山みく) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Ayase Nanami (綾瀬ななみ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Alyssa (ありさ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Ari-chan (ありちゃん) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Ikeda Haruki (池田遥希) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Ikebata Itsuki (池端樹) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Ichinose Nonoka (一ノ瀬ののか) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Ichiba Uno (市葉羽乃) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Ide Ryoko (井出涼子) (Joined September 28, 2021 )
 * Ito Nazuna (伊東なずな) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Ueda Moca (上田望夏) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * wendy (ウェンディ) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Usamaru (兎丸) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Usami Seina (宇参星恋) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Usami Momo (うさみもも) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Utada Yuzu (詩田ゆず) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Uyugu (うゆぐ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Otomori Yuu (音森ゆう) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Onpu♪ (おんぷ♪) (Joined April 23, 2022)
 * Kaito (カイト) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Kasumi (かすみ) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Kanai Yume (金井優芽) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Kanekawa Miyabi (金川雅) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kabashima Shinano (樺島信濃) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Kayano Izumi (茅野伊澄) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Kanzaki Chisato (神崎千聖) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Kanzaki Nana (神﨑ナナ) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Kisaki Riho (希咲りほ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Kisumi Megu (姫菫めぐ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kusaka Hiiro (日下緋彩) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kusunoki Anzu (楠あんず) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kumayuri (くまゆり) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Kururugi Yun (枢木ゆん) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kotoha (ｺﾄﾊ) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Saito Rika (齊藤莉歌) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Saki (咲) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Sakura (さくら) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Sato Suzu (佐藤寿々) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Sato Haru (砂糖はる) (Joined March 20, 2022)
 * Sawada Nana (澤田なな) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Shio Yukina (紫桜倖那) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Shigeta Norika (重田紀果) (Joined March 26, 2022)
 * Shichinohe Asami (七戸あさみ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Shimizu Erika (清水絵里花) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Shirasaki Hikari (白咲ひかり) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Shirano Koko (白埜ここ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Shirahana Mariya (白花まりや) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Shirayuki Rara (白雪らら) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Shirosaki Hitomi (白咲ひとみ) (Joined July 1, 2021)


 * Suzu-chan (すずちゃん) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Sekai Kaju (世界かじゅ) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Seru (セル) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Sorane (そらね) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Sorane Kokomi (空音ここみ) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Sorano Hina (昊乃ひな) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Tachibana Kanon (橘花音) (Joined March 20, 2022)
 * Tsukino Mizuki (月野みずき) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Tsuno Hirona (津野紘菜) (Joined September 1, 2021 )
 * Tomoka (朋華) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Nagase Ryo (永瀬稜) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Nanaka (ななか) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Nanase (七瀬) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Nanami (ななみ) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Nishimura Himeno (西村姫乃) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Noyer (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Hazuki Rio (はづきりお) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Hanai Rurina (花井瑠莉奈) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Hanasaki Lisa (華咲りさ) (Joined July 22, 2021 )
 * Hanamaru Yuzu (花円柚羽) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Hamada Aika (浜田あいか) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Harupon (はるぽん) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Hinata Marino (日向まりの) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Himekawa Rin (姫川りん) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Himemiya (ひめみや) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Fuka (颯奏) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Fujimiya Karen (藤宮かれん) (Joined July 19, 2021 )
 * Hoshino Himari (星乃ひまり) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Hoshino Meu (星野めう) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Pochiko (ぽちコ) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * POLLIE (ポリ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Mashu (ましゅ) (Joined September 12, 2021 )
 * Maria (まりあ) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Maru (まる) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * MIWOO (ミウ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Mio (澪) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Misaki Rikka (みさきりっか) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Mizuhata Marina (水畑まりな) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Mizuri (みずり) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Mito Chinami (美藤千波) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Minase Maria (水瀬まりあ) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Minazuki Reine (水無月黎音) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Mihoshi Yuno (海星ゆの) (Joined June 23, 2022)
 * Miyamoto Airi (宮本愛莉) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Miyawaki Natsumi (宮脇夏海) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Murasame Rena (紫雨レナ) (Joined March 26, 2022)
 * Momoa Mahiro (桃愛まひろ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Mori-chan (もりちゃん) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Yamada Nao (山田菜緒) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Yamine Nemu (矢峰ねむ) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Yayoi Megu (弥生めぐ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Yukino Mahiro (雪野まひろ) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Yuri (ユリ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Yoshida Momo (吉田桃) (Joined Juen 23, 2022)
 * Rin (凜) (Joined April 23, 2022)
 * Rui (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Wakamiya Yuriko (若宮ゆりこ) (Joined March 8, 2022)

Former Members

 * Kitamura Riho (北村りほ) (Withdrew July 19, 2021 )
 * Mizukoshi Sae (水越早咲) (Withdrew July 19, 2021 )
 * Sakura (さくら) (Withdrew July 22, 2021 )
 * Ishikawa Riona (石川里緒菜) (Withdrew July 22, 2021 )
 * Hashimoto Miu (橋本未羽) (Withdrew July 28, 2021 )
 * Ria (りあ) (Withdrew August 3,2021 )
 * Sakashita Airi (坂下愛麗) (Withdrew August 6, 2021 )
 * Hana (ハナ) (Withdrew August 13, 2021 )
 * Soma Himari (相馬向日葵) (Withdrew August 13, 2021 )
 * Yohen Moe (饒辺萌絵) (Withdrew August 29, 2021 )
 * Shinkawa Mayuka (新川まゆか) (Withdrew August 30, 2021 )
 * Pomu (ぽむ) (Withdrew some point before September 7,2021)
 * Tsubaki Rion (椿りおん) (Withdrew September 9, 2021 )
 * YURINA (Withdrew September 12, 2021 )
 * Tachibana Kirari (橘きらり) (Withdrew September 25, 2021 )
 * Motoi Meme (本井めめ) (Withdrew September 28, 2021 )
 * Ito Mikana (伊藤望叶) (Withdrew sometime between late September and late November 2021)
 * Yui (ゆい) (Withdrew sometime between late September and late November 2021)
 * Sato Aya (佐藤彩) (Withdrew October 2, 2021)
 * Hirota Marina (廣田まりな) (Withdrew October 9, 2021)
 * Tsukimiya Ramu (月宮らむ) (Withdrew October 9, 2021)
 * Toda Moca (兎田もか) (Withdrew October 9, 2021)
 * Narukami Yuno (鳴上ゆの) (Withdrew October 11, 2021)
 * Aim Doli (愛結ドリ) (Withdrew sometime between October and late November 2021)
 * Shuna Maru (しゅなまる) (Withdrew between late October and late November 2021)
 * Momo Teyan (ももてゃん) (Withdrew beteen October 9th and November 23, 2021)
 * Toda Roa (兎田髏亞) (Withdrew between mid October and November 23, 2021)
 * Shiozawa Yuka (塩澤優華) (Withdrew between mid October and November 2021)
 * Sengoku Otori (千石囮) (Joined September 19, 2021 ; Contract suspended October 14, 2021)
 * Nobusawa Asuka (信澤明日香) (Joined September 2, 2021 ; Withdrew October 15, 2021)
 * Nonami Mon (野波もん) (Joined September 26, 2021 ; Withdrew October 15, 2021)
 * Hamana Yuuka (浜名優花) (Withdrew October 17, 2021)
 * Miru (みる) (Withdrew between October 20th and November 23, 2021)
 * Kaiya Mai (海八舞) (Withdrew October 24, 2021)
 * Aoi Arata (蒼李あらた) (Withdrew between October 26th and November 23, 2021)
 * Misa King (みさきんぐ) (Withdrew between October 29th and November 23, 2021)
 * Shirayuki Curana (白雪くらな) (Withdrew between late October and November 2021)
 * Hana Mai (羽菜舞) (Withdrew sometime during November 2021)
 * Ibara Juri. (衣薔薇ジュリ. ) (Withdrew before November 7, 2021)
 * Umino Miu (海乃ミウ) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Saijo Runa (西城瑠奈) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Niinaga Seira (新永彩桜) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Airu (愛琉) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Sumeragi Momo (皇もも) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Shimotsukasa Moe (下司萌) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Ikeda Airu (いけだあいる) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Sekine Yuma (関根夢真) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Sashiro Oto (佐白おと) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Shinonome Meguru (東雲めぐる) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Mashiro Mahiro (茉白まひろ) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Mizuki Nagito (水月凪叶) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * coco (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Yanagi Satoka (柳さとか) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Kanzaki Yuuha (神崎ゆうは) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Sato (さと) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Imai Rei (今井れい) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Amai Miyuu (甘猫みゆう) (Graduated November 7, 2021 )
 * Ozono Umi (大園うみ) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Yahata Mone (矢羽田もね) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Koizumi Kosame (小泉小雨) (Graduated before November 7, 2021)
 * Hashimoto Yuki (橋本侑季) (Graduated November 7, 2021)
 * Ayagumo Aya (彩雲あや) (Graduated November 14, 2021)
 * Uzuki Yun (兎月ゆん) (Graduated November 14, 2021)
 * Naase (なーせ) (Joined July 19, 2021 ; Withdrew sometime in November 2021)
 * Arisu Ako (有栖あこ) (Joined August 6, 2021 ; Withdrew sometime in November 2021)
 * Ichinose Yuzuki (一ノ瀬結月) (Withrew before November 24, 2021)
 * Omura Himari (大村ひまり) (Withdrew November 28, 2021)
 * Aki (あき) (Withdrew November 28, 2021)
 * Kisaragi Rara (如月らら) (Withdrew November 28, 2021)
 * Mafo (まふぉ) (Withdrew November 28, 2021)
 * Harumi Hina (春海妃花) (Withdrew December 19, 2021)
 * Hazuki (葉月) (Withdrew January 12, 2022)
 * Momose Haruka (百瀬はるか) (Joined September 7, 2021 ; Withdrew February 1, 2022 )
 * Ichinose Rio (一ノ瀬りお)
 * Aone Konoha (蒼音このは)
 * Shukuzu Nuko (酒屑ぬこ)
 * Nanase Saaya (七瀬さあや)
 * Airu (あいる)
 * Nagamiya Rea (永宮れあ)
 * Utagawa Hina (宇田川ひな)


 * Kato Rico (加藤理子)
 * Takayama Riko (髙山理子)
 * Shirosaki Matsuri (白崎まつり)
 * Sakuma Nana (佐久間七菜)
 * Yamashita Moe (山下萌)
 * Nanase Ren (七瀬澪)
 * Yajima Mai (矢島舞)
 * Nakano Karen (中野華恋)
 * Kurase Mashiro (倉瀬ましろ)
 * Nagumo Wakana (南雲和奏)
 * Luna (月)
 * Miyagishi Satsuki (宮岸咲紫姫)
 * Aiba Chiho (相羽千帆)
 * Watagashi Mio (綿菓子ミオ)
 * Kurumisawa Narumi (胡桃沢成未)
 * Myuu (みゅう) (Joined July 22, 2021 )
 * Kotoa (Joined July 28, 2021 )
 * Kinu (きぬ) (Joined August 3, 2021 )
 * Azuki Miyu (愛月心結) (Joined September 9, 2021 )
 * Sara (サラ)
 * Sakuraba Niko (桜庭にこ)
 * Mi-chan (みちゃん)
 * Harada Yukika (原田ゆきか)
 * Noichigo Mikuru (野苺みくる)
 * Ponto Pero (先斗ぺろ)
 * Urata Mion (浦田みおん)
 * Kohane Rui (恋羽るい)
 * Sanai Moeka (深愛もえか)
 * Sugawara Nazuna (菅原なづな)
 * Nanao Azu (七尾アズ)
 * Hayami Suzuka (頓宮鈴夏)
 * Futaba Mai (双葉まい)
 * Midoriishi Ui (翠石うい)
 * Mihara Chiyo (三原千夜)
 * Myon Rin (みょんりん)
 * Ruka (るか)
 * Amane Chiki (天音ちき) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Kurogane Mion (黒鐘魅音) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * TOMONE (トモネ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Mashiro Momo (真白もも) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Yuki (ゆき) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Nagahime Miku (長姫未來) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Chako (チャコ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Shirakuma Juna (白熊樹菜) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Kitami Nami (北見奈美) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Tominaga Seira (富永セイラ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Kozakura Purple (小桜ぱぷる) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Anekawa Tororo (姉川とろろ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Iwakawa Mirai (岩川美礼) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Oto (音桜) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Kanraku Momo (柑楽モモ) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Shimizu Yuuka (清水優香) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Jun (ジュン) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Ten (天) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * hinano (ヒナノ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Hoshina Fuka (星名楓華) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Maeda Tomoka (前田桃望歌) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Matsuzaki Minori (松崎美璃) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Marin (麻鈴) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Yukiho (雪穂) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Yukimiya Shigure (雪宮しぐれ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Yokohama Noako (横浜のあ子) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Rii (りぃ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Lisa (リサ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Risa-nyan (りさにゃん) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Rose Marii (ローズ麻里衣) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Watarai Urumi (綿来うるみ) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Nagisa (なぎさ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Aizome Kyoka (愛染杏華) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Karen Bouquet Doll (カレン・ブーケドール) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Koharu (小陽) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Sophie (ソフィ—) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Soli (소리) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Tiffany (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Ninomiya Ao (二宮碧) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * NEON (ネオン) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Hachimiya Sara (八宮さら) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * maasa (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Maishi Makoto (舞石まこと) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Mari (マリ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Yuzuki Misato (雪月みさと) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Runaha Emiri (月羽笑里) (December 4, 2021)
 * Aoi Rui (蒼井ルイ) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Uiru (うぃる) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Taketori Runa (岳禽るな) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Hinata Kizuna (日向絆) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Himesaki Azumi (姫咲あずみ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Hoshimiya Rin (星宮りん) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Minami Nanami (美波ななみ) (Joined January 12, 2022)
 * Mimi (みみ) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Yuki Sena (結城星奈) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Yumesaki Mana (夢咲まな) (Joined January 15, 2022)
 * Rose Marii (ローズ麻里衣) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Imada Miri (今田未莉) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Ichinose Yunon (一野瀬結音) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Kashii Natsuki (花椎なつき) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Kishino Haruka (岸乃陽香) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Kujo Arina (空条ありな) (Joined March 8, 2022)
 * Saho. (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Shiun Shino (紫雲しの) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Sioreta JK (しおれたJK) (Joined August 21, 2021 )
 * Shion (詩音) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Takamine Yukina (高峯雪菜) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Nagisa (なぎさ) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Nekoyashiki Aoi (猫夜色あおい) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Hanesome Yura (羽染ゆら) (Joined May 18, 2022)
 * Binnie (ビニ) (Joined December 4, 2021)
 * Mochizuki Ko (望月心桜) (Joined July 1, 2021)
 * Mochinose Sae (望乃珹さえ) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Momose Riho (桃瀬凛歩) (Joined January 8, 2022)
 * Rio (里桜) (Joined April 18, 2022)
 * Runachi (るなち) (Joined April 18, 2022)