Our Team
Molly Eaton
Molly graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in International Security & Conflict Resolution and an emphasis in Environmental Security. Her studies centered around sustainable food production which ultimately introduced her to her greatest passion in life - honey bees. She is enrolled in the Master Beekeeper Program at the University of California, Davis, and is currently in pursuit of her Master Level certificate within the program. She also holds a Sensory Evaluation of Honey certificate from the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center and the American Honey Tasting Society. Molly loves learning about bees and is especially interested in honey bee biology, queen rearing, and pheromone communication. She looks forward to continuing to learn from the honey bees, great beekeepers, entomologists and researchers at the E. L. Niño Bee Lab.
Cole Yakemchuk
Cole earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication with a minor in Sustainable Tourism from San Diego State University. He began his career in hospitality, connecting with global leaders while crafting memorable guest experiences. His passion for beekeeping, sustainable tourism, event curation, and community engagement eventually converged, inspiring him to co-found Northern Roots Bee Co. As a second-generation beekeeper, Cole has a deep knowledge of honey bees and is remains inspired by their relentless work ethic, dedication to the greater good of the colony, and their sophisticated communication system.