The Team
Jenna Ceraso
Co-President
I am a senior biological engineering and entomology double-major. My two majors allow me to pursue my interests in insects, anthropogenic climate change, and engineering in the hopes of optimizing the lives of the most people possible and preserving and restoring biodiversity. In addition to Hive, I am also the Business Team Lead on the Cornell University Biomedical Devices project team and pursuing independent research in the Jung Lab. Currently, my research focuses on how substrate-borne vibrations impact communication in Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleopteran) in a bio-inspired fluids lab. This summer, I am excited to pursue research on how human interactions in urban gardens and milpa systems impacts insect biodiversity in the Patzcuaro Basin, Morelia, Mexico. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, reading, and time with my friends.
Abigail Pachon
Co-President
Hi, I’m Aby and I’m from New Jersey. I’m a Bioengineering major in the class of 2024 and double minoring in Business and Anthropology. I’m currently on the Cornell University Sustainable Design project team where my group focuses on aquaculture research.
Jatin Mukerji
Vice President
Hello, my name is Jatin Mukerji. I'm a junior studying biological engineering, and I serve as Vice President in BEE Hive. I'm also a member of the iGEM project team (Product Development sub-team), and a member of the Delta Tau Delta social fraternity. Ask me about baseball, rock climbing, or video games!
Jiaming Yuan
Events Coordinator
Hello! I’m Jiaming, an environmental engineering major in the class of 2026 from San Francisco, California. On campus, I’m involved with the CUSD Soil Factory project team and I interned with the New York State Water Resources Institute. I also volunteer with the Cornell Botanic Gardens LxL Garden Ambassadors team!
Coco Poopat
Public Relations
Hi, I'm Coco! I'm a bioengineering major in the class of 2026 from Las Vegas! As Hive's PR, I run our Instagram (@cornellbeehive, go drop a follow!) and make a lot of our graphics. Outside of Hive, I'm also a member of Cornell iGEM's wiki subteam. I spend my free time taking care of my plants, experimenting in the kitchen, and playing video games.
Jason Zheng
Treasurer
Hello, I'm Jason and I'm from Long Island, NY. I am a senior in Biological Engineering and currently on the lookout for labs to join for research. Outside of studying and grinding psets, I'm on the club swim team and hangout with friends.
Phoebe Christake
Web Designer
Hi, I'm Phoebe! I am from Long Island, NY and I am a Biological Engineering major in the class of 2025. I do research on insulin delivery devices in the Biomaterials and Cell Therapy Lab. I am a member of the BEE Hive social organization and the club field hockey team.