Melanie M. Kirby

The bees found Melanie Kirby close to 30 years ago. Since then, they have taken her around the world and inspired her to learn more about diverse approaches to apiculture, stewardship, and biodiversity conservation. Melanie is a National Geographic Fellow and Grist 50 Climate Fixer and serves on several local to national boards. She is the founder of the Adaptive Bee Breeders Alliance, a coast-to-coast network of bee producers and researchers with a focus on learning more about bee genetics, mating behavior, and diverse management strategies for changing climes and times.