
(Listed below as pictured left to right)
- James T. Brown, PhD, a postdoctoral research scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, studies insect biological control and integrated pest management in grape vineyards, strawberries, and other soft fruits.
- Alexander Butcher is a PhD student in Horticulture and Organizational Leadership at Oregon State University. Researches biorational control tools for mealybugs in vineyards and the valorization of black soldier fly frass.
- Erika T. Machtinger, PhD, CWB is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Entomology at Penn State and the Penn State Extension Vector-borne Disease Team lead, studying ectoparasite-host interactions to improve and develop management options for pests of medical and veterinary importance.
- Mason Russo, PhD, works as the Research and Projects Coordinator for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, which oversees the multi-agency Port of Entry Monitoring (PoEM) program at airports and seaports for high-impact pests. He also helps identify and develop research projects that enhance our understanding of invasive species in Hawaiʻi.
- Fhallon Ware-Gilmore, PhD, the Principal Public Health Entomologist at the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit, focuses her work on developing and evaluating integrated vector control interventions, strengthening local capacity, and advancing outbreak investigations across U.S. territories and commonwealths.