The Moth Week Team
National Moth Week is a fully volunteer based project. Meet the wonderful staff who volunteer their time to ensure Moth Week is the best it can be each year.
Photo Credit Alejo López
David Moskowitz, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER
David Moskowitz is a co-founder of NMW and Principal with EcolSciences, Inc. Dr. Moskowitz has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from George Washington University, a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy Studies from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a PhD in Entomology from Rutgers University.
Liti Haramaty
CO-FOUNDER
Liti Haramaty is a co-founder of the NMW and a resercher at the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University. Liti has a Bachelor degree in Ecology from Ben-University, and a Master of Science degree from Bar-Ilan University, both in Israel. Liti is a founding member of the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, the non-profit that oversees NMW.
ELENA TARTAGLIA, Ph.D.
Elena earned her PhD in Ecology from Rutgers University and is currently an assistant professor at Bergen Community. Her research focuses on moths family Sphingidae.
SANDRA LANMAN
Sandra holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Douglass College and master’s in Communication and Information Studies from the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers.
JACOB GORNEAU
Jacob is a graduate of Cornell University, with a B.S. in Entomology. He is interested in the systematics and evolution of arthropods, and how we can better understand their evolution.
BELEN MENA
Belen is the founder of a design studio in Ecuador, devoted to branding systems, visual communication, corporate image, and editorial design.
CARL D. BARRENTINE, Ph.D.
Carl recently retired from two college teaching careers; one in Biology at California State and the other in Humanities at the University of NC
ROGER KENDRICK
Roger is Founder of Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium, co-founder, life member & founding chairman of Hong Kong Lepidopterists’ Society.
DR. VIJAY BARVE
Vijay is an IT professional by training and nature lover by heart. He is co-founder of DiversityIndia and has been co-ordinating the communities since 2001.
DR. V. SHUBHALAXMI
Shubha is the author of the recently published Field Guide to Indian Moths, she holds a Ph.D. in Zoology, and worked with the Bombay Natural History Society.
KEN CHILDS
Ken has always been fascinated with arthropods and is a veteran bug photographer whose photos have been used in numerous publications worldwide.
AUNDREA SCHNEIDER
Aundrea is an Outdoor Educator and a multi-certified Wilderness Skills Instructor, who became enthralled with insects and spiders through many years of curiosity and volunteering.
JAMIE LUBOV
Jamie is currently pursuing a double major in plant biology and ecology, evolution, and natural resources at Rutgers University. Jamie’s passion for entomology is a significant aspect of their life.
SARAH REIMER
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design, an Art Director professionally, she spends her free time creating nature themed illustrations, insect photography, and website design.
Former Team Members
Sajan KC
Was a Nepal coordinator
Ian Morton
Was our flickr group admin
Julian Ibarra
Chris Taklis
Was a Greece coordinator
Roy Goff
Was an Africa coordinator
Dr. Utsugi Jinbo
Was a Japan coordinator
Gylma Norman
Max Frederick
Was a communication volunteer
Lani Wyman
National Moth Week Mapping
Nat Birrer
Helped with event mapping