I've always had a passion for architecture, history, and stories. It's not just about preserving buildings but telling the stories that go with it. Through those stories, our history comes to life and teaches future generations the "why" that goes along with it. Seeing our past in context can be a fascinating experience.

Preservation Utah has been a significant player in creating an ethos of heritage appreciation and preservation of the very best Utah has to offer for longer than I've been involved in public history. It is an honor to be asked to join the team that has made such a difference for me and for all Utahans.

To help preserve the historical heritage that is unique to this State.

I believe in the value of preserving buildings, open spaces and streets as a physical manifestation of the past life of the people who lived here. Many building are very special public monuments that have meaning. Even the street layout is an historic record.

After working to create local historic districts in the Yalecrest neighborhood of Salt Lake City, I hope to help preserve other neighborhoods in Salt Lake City and beyond.

It's important to recognize our built history, but the buildings we protect and save are no only meaningful, but useful, to the communities in which they sit. They provide character, affordable housing options, glimpses of the past, beauty, and so much more. I am here to help make sure these structures continue to impact communities.

For me, historic preservation goes beyond merely conserving old structures; it's about preserving the soul of our communities. Historic buildings and landscapes enrich our lives with meaning and context, forging connections to our surroundings and to one another. In today's digital age, where virtual connections often replace genuine human interactions, maintaining these tangible links to our past is crucial, grounding us in a sense of place and belonging.

As an interior designer, I have a particular appreciation for historic architecture and the importance of preserving these buildings that are a part of our community's history. I feel strongly that we need to honor the past, while building our future. Historic preservation is a huge part of that.

Knowing the history of landscapes and built environments orients our present lives and informs how we live in the future. Preservation Utah helps us see that the land, buildings, and communities we chose here are already storied, already understood. We begin to value how our own connections to Utah fit into deep, existing narratives about this amazing state.

We walk past historical buildings every day, and we don't usually know the stories behind them. I'm volunteering with Preservation Utah because I want these stories to be known, remembered, preserved, and cherished by our local communities.

Preservation Utah is one of SHPO's main partners and helps us to advance the message that the historic built environment is the most tangible connection to our past.