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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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