Meet the Team

A certified Master Beekeeper, Master Melittologist, and an urban beekeeper for a decade, Guillermo founded this org nearly two decades ago as The Honeybee Conservancy. He brings years of marketing experience to us from his time at brands such as Vanity Fair and Vogue. Having grown up in a food desert, he believes bees are the key to transforming our food system and ensuring that everyone has access to healthy, local foods. When he’s not at the apiary or speaking at an event, Guillermo is hiking or traveling.

Rebecca is certified Master Composter and trained beekeeper who believes everyone has the power to make a difference. A former journalist, she has written for numerous news and culture publications and authored the book Compost City: Practical Composting Know-How for Small-Space Living. As a brand strategist and creative director, she has worked with executive, marketing, product, and technology teams to build global businesses. She splits her time between the mountains and city with her dog, Max.

Joey Rodriguez is passionate about conserving nature and helping creatures of all kinds through fundraising and design. With a background in film production, graphic design, development, and operations management, his almost 20-year career has taken him from New York to Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, and many places in between. He is the author of four novels and two novellas and creates intergalactic art and music in his spare time.

After studying in California and Spain, Jennifer became a cartographer for Lonely Planet before earning a certificate in Horticultural Therapy at New York Botanical Garden. She founded Brooklyn Nature Club in 2016 to focus on developing urban environmental projects.

Monaisha grew up in New York City and has an urban passion for nature. She has worked in various administrative roles across the city ranging from education and schools to non-profit organizations. She has over eight years of experience in executive and administrative support. Monaisha recently earned a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Lehman College in 2023. She loves to travel all over the world. She also enjoys cooking, writing, and spending time with nature and loved ones. 

Leta is a native New Yorker and second generation American who’s passionate about urban ecology, food justice, and community-based initiatives. She brings a background in beekeeping, environmental education, and urban agriculture. In her spare time, she shoots video and photography, does community gardening, and cooks for loved ones and mutual aid groups.

Here is my bio for the website: Neve is a beekeeper from Pennsylvania with a background in Anthropology and International Public Health. She is currently pursuing an MS in Global Affairs at NYU and is passionate about using beekeeping as a tool for sustainable international development. When she’s not gardening, cooking, or exploring the city, Neve is probably scheming up a new entrepreneurial adventure.