Dem governor-elect taps Crockett's former 'chief brand strategist' for top DEI role

"I'm excited to announce that Dr. Moon is joining our administration," said Spanberger, adding, "Virginia deserves leaders who will make sure our work to grow our Commonwealth's economy keeps the needs of all Virginians in mind."

"When every Virginian has the opportunity to reach their full potential, it benefits all of us," she said.

Moon, whose doctorates are in public administration and policy and self-identifies as a "Black queer woman," responded to her appointment by saying she is looking "forward to joining the cabinet of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger as her historic administration works to advance a future in which all Virginians have access to opportunity - to include residents from some of the hardest-to-reach communities throughout the Commonwealth."

"I'm excited. I feel like DEI is just getting started," Moon continued. "I know that sounds so insane to some people because some people think our discipline is crumbling, and I don't see it like that. I feel like we're onto something here."

Moon also served as executive-in-residence with two-time failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams' American Pride Rises Network, a DEI advocacy network.

Considered a purple state, Spanberger's victory returns the Virginia governor's mansion to the Democrats after being held by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger, Moon, Crockett, Abrams and the Girl Scouts of the USA for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.