Staff

New Moon Girl Media operates on a model of team interaction. Adult staff members and interns work with girl advisory and editorial boards as well as experts outside the organization to fulfill our mission of bringing girls voices to the world.

Current Advisory Boards Include:

Girls Editorial Board (GEB)

Girls, ages 8 to 12, mold the content of New Moon® : The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams.  They meet regularly to research topics of interest to girls, determine content and edit materials submitted by girls and professional adult writers. They also write original material, conduct interviews and work on graphic design.

Girls Web Editorial Board (GWEB)

Girls, ages 13 to 15, shape the orb28TM internet experience. Comprised of girls from all over the globe, the GWEB investigates new technologies and social networking experiences for girls, researches topics of interest, and meets online regularly to determine content and opportunities to expand the orb28 experience. They also contribute content and edit materials submitted by girls.

Girls Advisory Board (GAB)

Girls, ages 8 to 12, shape the NewMoonClub.com experience, helping us extend the focus of our magazine to an online social networking experience.  They also advise New Moon on business decisions related to new product development.  

Girls Marketing Advisory Board (GMAB)

Our newest advisory board is comprised of girls ages 8 to 15 who help us determine the best ways to spread the word about all of New Moon’s publications, experiences, products and services.  They are the core members of the New Moon Street Team and serve as brand ambassadors. 

Expert Advisory Board (EAB)

Adult advisors from various disciplines, the EAB counsels and provides crucial guidance to New Moon’s executive staff, ensuring that New Moon is always in touch with the latest trends in girls’ development and societal challenges.  

New Moon Board of Directors

Founded in 2007 when New Moon Publishing became New Moon Girl Media, the Board of Directors is responsible for the ongoing transition and evolution of the organization in order to serve the needs of girls around the world.

Current Adult Staff Includes:

Executive Management Team

Nancy Gruver, Founder and CEO
Nancy is the visionary leader of New Moon Girl Media who determines our business direction and energizes our work groups though a model of Sharing the Power.  Nancy leads the Product Creation and Development work group.

(Email Nancy)
Phone extension 11  

Sandy Smith, Chief Operating Officer
Sandy is responsible for the day-to-day operations of New Moon Girl Media.  She leads the Administration and Finance work group and co-leads the Product Creation and Development work group.

(Email Sandy)
Phone extension 16  

Kathleen Kvern, Chief Marketing Officer
Kathleen directs all marketing, public relations and communications programs.  She leads the Marketing, Customer Service and Fulfillment, and Communications work group.

(Email Kathleen)
Phone extension 23

Product Creation and Development Work Group

Nancy Gruver and Sandy Smith co-lead the work group in its activities.

Heather Parfitt, Acting Managing Editor, New Moon Magazine
Heather works with her team and the Girls Editorial Board to create New Moon Magazine.

(Email Heather)
Phone extension 37  

Marisa McKie, Assistant Editor, New Moon Magazine
Marisa works with her team and the Girls Editorial Board to create New Moon Magazine.

(Email Marisa)
Phone extension 20

Lacey Louwagie, Managing Editor, orb28 
Lacey facilitates her team and the Girls Web Editorial Board to create orb28, our online experience for girls 13 to 15.

(Email Lacey)
Phone extension 22

Julia Barenboim, Assistant Editor, orb28
Julia works with her team and the Girls Web Editorial Board to create orb28, our online experience for girls 13 to 15

(Email Julia)
Phone extension 14, voice mail only

Christine Lunde, Assistant Editor, orb28
Christine works with her team and the Girls Web Editorial Board to create orb28, our online experience for girls 13 to 15

(Email Christine)
Phone extension 24

Autumn Libal, NewMoonClub.com Manager
Autumn works with the Girls Advisory Board to create the Club for girls ages 8 to 12

(Email Autumn)
Phone extension 38, voice mail only

Marketing, Customer Service, and Fulfillment Work Group

Kathleen Kvern leads the work group in its activities.

Crystal Pelkey, Sales and Marketing Associate
Crystal coordinates our affiliate relationships as well as providing ongoing planning, public relations, and promotional copywriting support.  She works with the Girls Marketing Advisory Board to extend awareness of New Moon to various audiences.

(Email Crystal)
Phone extension 18

Sandra Schlies, Fulfillment Coordinator
Sandra handles our fulfillment and data processing systems including subscriptions, memberships and renewals.

(Email Sandra)
Phone extension 10

Jennifer Parsons, Customer Service Representative
Jennifer is our customers’ “first call for help” on any service questions or concerns.  Additionally, she provides data and administrative support to the entire staff.  

(Email Jennifer)
Phone extension 39

Administration, Finance and Support Work Group

Sandy Smith leads the work group in its activities.

Brian Tanaka, Web Producer
Brian works with all work groups to provide web solutions for our administrative, product development, and marketing needs.

Melanie McDowell, Administrative Assistant
Melanie helps New Moon staff with organization and works on a variety of special projects.  She is our system “go to” person. She handles reprint permissions and bookings of workshops and special events; and distributes all e-newsletters.

(Email Melanie)
Phone extension 12