Page Text: Get to know the people behind our places!
Curious as to what type of preservationist you are? Take the quiz to find out!
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.
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!
Naomi West | Director of Philanthropy & Engagement
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Elliott Bay Book Company
Best Part of My Job: Getting to know the favorite places and local history of our many generous supporters!
ne 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.
Rachel Zabalza-Winn | Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Communications
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite place in Seattle: MoPOP
Best part of my job: Getting to know everyone!
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.
Taelore Rhoden | Community Events Manager
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square
Best Part of My Job: Building community through experiences, partnerships, and story-telling. I am honored to be a part of the Historic Seattle team and look forward to getting to know Historic Seattle’s community members!
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.
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
Tara Macdonald | Good Shepherd Center Lead Gardener
Type of Preservationist: Classic
Favorite Place in Seattle: Discovery Park
Best Parts of My Job: The constant and anticipated ongoing discovery of the plant collection and garden spaces; the history of the site; the community that chose to preserve it and enjoys it now; and my co-workers who passionately help to preserve the GSC and places like it.
Jeff Hansel | Good Shepherd Center Maintenance and Construction
Margaret Jackson | Good Shepherd Center Custodian
Zoe Jane | Morale Manager
Type of Preservationist: People
Favorite Place in Seattle: Optimism Brewing, because they let me hang out inside to get out of the Seattle rain and sometimes name beers after dogs (HINT!)!
Best Part of My Job: Morning playtime with my favorite coworkers – what a team!
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