Krystle Hickman
Krystle Hickman is a National Geographic Explorer and community scientist based in Los Angeles. With a passion for nature and an eye for artful photography, Hickman strives to elevate awareness of the decline of native bee species and shed light on their intricate and biodiverse ecosystems. Hickman’s commitment to conservation takes her across the globe, documenting rare native bees without resorting to any form of lethal collecting. Hickman’s influence extends beyond the lens: She has graced multiple television and online broadcasts, been interviewed on podcasts such as Ologies, presented at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia, and lectured at colleges such as Harvard, UC Irvine, UCLA, and more. Krystle Hickman's unwavering dedication to conservation, coupled with her artistic prowess, not only captivates audiences but also serves as a catalyst for positive change, leaving an indelible mark on the world of environmental advocacy.
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Krystle is a dynamic and inspiring speaker. She makes complex scientific concepts accessible and blends personal narrative with field reports in a way that makes the storytelling come alive.
Nurit Katz, Chief Sustainability Officer, UCLA
Krystle Hickman has an eye for wonder, from a bee's eye level to one of expansive interconnection, from flower to ecosystem. Krystle gave an insightful and experiential walking lecture with our Harvard design students, introducing us to the magical world of pollinating insects and their tiny taxonomies, and inviting us to engage in new ways with the wild wonders of unseen life all around us. I’d recommend a walking-talk with Krystle and her camera, anytime!
Prof. Nina-Marie E. Lister, MCIP, RPP, Hon. ASLA
Krystle’s presentations are as captivating as they are informative. She routinely reveals details that had previously escaped me—the social lives of bees, the purposeful patterns of a flower’s petals—so that each time I hear Krystle speak, I walk away seeing the world with new eyes.
Michelle Fullner, host of Golden State Naturalist Podcast