06/02/2025
A brief introduction to the DMV Beneficials Leadership Team, affectionately known as the “Bug Board”
Jamie-
Jamie is one of the co-founders of DMVb. Follow her for beneficial insect deep dives, sustainable agriculture, social organizing and poetic musings.
Favorite Beneficial : Cryptolaemus Larvae.
Tessa-
Tessa is the best combination of dreamer and realist. She keeps DMVb balanced between healthy roots and strategic growth.
Favorite Beneficial : Lacewing Larvae
Amelia-
Amelia is DMVb’s leader for logistics, systems and operations. She translates the chaotic into the coherent. Find her .plant.bb on IG.
Favorite Beneficial : Minute Pirate Bugs
Nick-
Nick is the creative force behind DMVb’s visual style. From our digital designs to blockprinting bug day bags, his apron is covered in pink, blue and green.
Favorite Beneficial : Nematodes
This organization is only able to operate with the dedication, passion and teamwork of the entire DMVb community. Our volunteers, partners, chapter leads and group members all contribute to the goal of increasing access to beneficial insects, growing more plants, using less poison and building stronger relationships between each other, our communities and our living world. More on our website, www.DMVbeneficials.com/about-us