Becky Masterman received a PhD studying hygienic behavior in Marla Spivak's UMN Bee Lab. Masterman led the University of Minnesota Bee Squad from 2013–2020 and helps out the Minnesota Extension Apiculture Program. She writes monthly for Bee Culture Magazine and is the co-host of the Beekeeping Today Podcast. Active in the Minnesota Honey Producers Association, she is a former board member and currently chairs their Habitat Committee. Becky manages 60ish honey bee colonies in the Twin Cities area.