Meet Our Staff

Willet Hossfeld, ICE-CCP
whossfeld@entsoc.org
1-301-731-4535 x3026

Contact Willet about: everything certification-related | BCE | ACE | ACE-International

Willet leads the charge for ESA's Certification Programs, helping individuals quantify and demonstrate their arthropod understanding, whether they are pest management professionals or entomologists looking to specialize their knowledge.

Willet began working with certification programs in 2009 while working as a software vendor for various medical associations. Willet made the transition to working for an association in 2013 and has overseen the development, support, and update of several certification programs. He is an advocate for certifications in whatever aspect of life is relevant, believing they serve as a concise, easily understandable way for the general public to understand an individual's expertise. He joined ESA in 2017 to oversee the BCE and ACE programs and has enjoyed his crash course in entomology and pest management, having minimal exposure to either prior to joining ESA.

Born and raised on Long Island in New York, Willet earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Hobart College in 2006. When he's not working, he prefers to spend as much time outside as possible, preferably on the water.

Favorite insect: "It's a toss-up: The white witch moth and rhinoceros beetle were two of the first insects I really learned anything about, and the orchid bee is just such a cool looking bee, sort of metallic blue/green."

Rebecca Martin
rmartin@entsoc.org
1-301-731-4535 x3054
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Contact Rebecca about: All Certification Programs

Rebecca works with the Certification Programs Manager to help individuals quantify and demonstrate their arthropod understanding, whether they are pest management professionals or entomologists looking to specialize their knowledge. They also assist the Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Rebecca was drawn to the mission of ESA and the opportunity to support the important work of championing insect biodiversity and sustainable pest management practices. Prior to joining ESA, they worked as an educator and in the literary nonprofit sector, where they have a background in creative and academic writing. They are excited to continue supporting access to education and knowledge in the Certification Programs at ESA.

Rebecca is originally from Ohio, but now calls Pittsburgh home. They earned a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh (2018) and an M.F.A. from Oregon State University (2022).

Favorite insect: Luna moth