Carla Marina Marchese is the best selling international author, beekeeper, and the founder of The American Honey Tasting Society (AHTS). She is also an instructor for the Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey, where she received her formal training as a honey sensory expert. In 2024, she was recognized with a WISE WOMAN award for her contributions to the Italian American community by The National Organization of American Women. She is the founder of the brand Red Bee Honey.