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 Ph.D. in Ecology studying moths of the family Sphingidae. She is currently a researcher at Rutgers University examining plant and insect communities in urban ecosystems.
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.
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.
BELEN MENA
Belen is the founder of a design studio in Ecuador, devoted to branding systems, visual communication, corporate image, and editorial design.
ROGER KENDRICK
Roger is Founder of Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium, co-founder, life member & founding chairman of Hong Kong Lepidopterists’ Society.
AUNDREA SCHNEIDER
Aundrea is an Outdoor Educator and Wilderness First Responder Instructor, in Ontario, Canada. She became enthralled with insects and spiders through many years of curiosity and volunteering.
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.
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.
M. E. Colby
Colby is an aspiring science communicator specializing in butterflies and pollinator conservation. They created a short documentary called Butterflies & You that can be viewed on YouTube, and they are a member of the NMW social media team
Zach DuFran
Zach is a Software Engineer with the US National Weather Service by day and an avid moth observer by night. He is a member of the NMW Socia Media team.
Former NMW Team Members
Carl D. Barrentine
Former Volunteer
Ken Childs
Former Volunteer
Sajan KC
Former Nepal Coordinator
Ian Morton
Former Flickr Group Admin
Julian Ibarra
Former GIS Mapping Volunteer
Chris Taklis
Former Greece Coordinator
Roy Goff
Former Africa Coordinator
Dr. Utsugi Jinbo
Former Japan Coordinator
Gylma Norman
Former Costa Rica Coordinator
Max Frederick
Former Communications Volunteer
Lani Wyman
Former GIS Mapping Volunteer
Nat Birrer
Former GIS Mapping Volunteer
Dr. Shawan Chowdhury
Former Bangladesh Coordinator
Sandra Lanman
Former Volunteer
Jamie Lubov
Former GIS Mapping expert