Curious as to what type of preservationist you are? Take the quiz to find out!
Kji Kelly | Executive Director
Type of Preservationist: Accidental
Favorite Place in Seattle: Lake Union
Best Part of My Job: Working on a team of like-minded individuals, all with the common purpose of making Seattle a better place to live through preservation.
Eugenia Woo | Director of Preservation Services
Type of Preservationist: Vocal
Favorite Place in Seattle: The Space Needle
Best Part of My Job: Working with individuals and communities to help save historic places that matter!
Jane Davies | Director of Finance & Administration
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Any park near the water
Best Part of My Job: Every day, I get to enjoy collaborating with my fun, smart, dedicated co-workers.
David McClain | Director of Real Estate
Type of Preservationist: Classic
Favorite Place in Seattle: Ballard. Over the course of many years it has undergone a transformation from sleepy neighborhood to bustling commercial and artistic hub, and the revitalization of the historic district along Ballard Avenue has been a major contributing factor.
Best Part of My Job: The people, of course! Historic Seattle comprises a great team of talented individuals whose work is energized with a keen sense of purpose.
Erika Carleton | Director of Philanthropy
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Pioneer Square
Best Part of My Job: The people I work with and the mission I work on behalf of.
Robin Harris | Facilities Maintenance Manager
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Washington Hall – it has a rich culture and heritage in music that really resonates with me.
Best Part of My Job: Getting to learn more about the history of our city through historical spaces and the impacts that they have on our current lives.
Matt Murray | Good Shepherd Center Building Operations Manager
Type of Preservationist: Classic
Favorite Place in Seattle: Pike Place Market. Growing up it was always an exciting place to visit, and as an adult it was a great place to go for lunch and hang out.
Best Part of My Job: The opportunity to work with a great group of people that are truly committed to preserving the historic buildings of Seattle, and the unique character of the neighborhoods throughout the city.
Megan Stanek | Horticulture Manager
Type of Preservationist: Green
Favorite Place in Seattle: The Seward Park area, especially Third Place Books!
Best Parts of My Job: Observing people and animals enjoying the garden spaces I manage.
Jeff Murdock | Preservation Advocacy Manager
Type of Preservationist: Accidental
Favorite Place in Seattle: the Liberal Arts Quadrangle at UW
Best Part of My Job: Doing the work of historic preservation with other passionate colleagues while advocating for the places, humble or grand, that tell the stories of Seattle’s unique history.
Evan Bue | Community Programs Manager
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Any alley, be it in a residential or commercial part of the city.
Best Part of My Job: Connecting with people who share a passion for old buildings and the stories they contain!
Lauren Gleim | Accounting & Finance Manager
Type of Preservationist: Green
Favorite Place in Seattle: Anywhere on the water
Best Part of My Job: Knowing that the small things I contribute to Historic Seattle make a big difference in our ability to sustainably preserve buildings.
Olivia Isarankura | Administration & Creative Services Associate
Type of Preservationist: Accidental
Favorite Place in Seattle: The International District
Best Parts of My Job: Contributing to Historic Seattle’s important work as a member of the organization’s enthusiastic and passionate team.
Jared Alfonzo | Washington Hall Caretaker
Taelore Rhoden | Washington Hall Community Liaison
Jeff Hansel | Good Shepherd Center Maintenance and Construction
Margaret Jackson | Good Shepherd Center Custodian