People | Preservation Studies Student Organization

Faculty	Staff
Michael Tomlan Director, Historic Preservation Planning Program 207 W. Sibley mat4@cornell.edu Jeffrey Chusid Associate Professor 210 W. Sibley jmc286@cornell.edu Mary Woods Associate Professor of Architecture E. Sibley mnw5@cornell.edu Sherene Baugher Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture & Director, Graduate Program in Archaeology 440 Kennedy sbb8@cornell.edu Other CRP faculty you will likely meet...	Donna Wiernicki Assistant to the Chair 106A W. Sibley 607-255-4331 Tina Nelson Graduate Coordinator 109 W. Sibley 607-255-6848 Mukles Haddad Computer Operations Manager 222 W. Sibley 607-255-1130 Bryan McCracken '10 and Katie Wright '10 at Olmsted's Mount Royal in Montreal!
Students
Second Year
	Nathaniel Guest Nathaniel C. Guest is pursuing a dual degree in law (Temple University, Philadephia) and historic preservation planning (Cornell). Originally from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Nathaniel is active in preservation causes in his home state, and is leading an effort to preserve the sprawling campus of the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital both as a memorial to those confined there and as an example of socially and envionmentally-responsible re-use. See www.preservepennhurst.org. Nathaniel hopes to continue to work in preservation advocacy after graduation, particularly in the areas of policy and outreach. An avid train enthusiast, Nathaniel works as a steam locomotive engineer at the Strasburg Rail Road in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and is currently working to preserve the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
	Grant Johnson Born in Dallas, I lived in Chicago until I was ten, before relocating with my family to Syracuse, NY, where I stayed and attended Syracuse University, majoring in Anthropology and Women's Studies. After two years in California, I returned to Syracuse looking for a new path in life, which led me (to make a long story short) to Cornell and its HPP program. What I lack in previous preservation experience I make up for in a desire to learn as much as possible in my two years here, which has led to a variety of projects on cemeteries, octagon houses and hopefully much more in my time in the program. I have been accepted to present research at the Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation 2009 meeting in St. Louis, and am hoping to land a summer internship in New York State. I am big cheerleader of upstate New York, for its nature, variety of cities and cultures, rich history, and reasonable proximity to greater metropolitan areas. I also greatly enjoy impromptu imitations of people that make classmates do spit-takes, and will one day get a knuckle tattoo that says "PRESERVE".
	Bryan McCracken Treasurer Born in Hamilton, NY, I earned a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in psychology from Alfred University in 2008. An early exposure to 19th-century vernacular architecture and the study of early American history form the basis of my interest in historic preservation. Since architecture is influenced by its social and political environment, it has the capacity to record an indefinite amount of social and cultural history. I am a self proclaimed history geek, spending a great deal of my free time reading books on the Civil War and Lincoln and watching the History Channel.
	Stephanie Smith Secretary Born and raised in New Jersey, I'm stepping away from the stereotypical smog of the Garden State to experience the natural beauty of Ithaca, New York. I graduated as a history major from The College of New Jersey in 2007 and spent the past year at the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office and the New Jersey Historical Commission working on surveys, public outreach, and grant programs. My experiences at both agencies confirmed my desire to dedicate myself to the field of historic preservation. My interests center around Main Street programs and downtown revitalization issues. Aside from preservation, I enjoy taking photographs, sharing (or not) a scrumptious dessert, having a good laugh, and searching for the mysterious Big Vic in Ithaca.
	Emma Waterloo President Originally from northwestern Pennsylvania, I spent a year in the Poconos learning to be an art teacher before being graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Architectural Studies. At Pitt, I wrote a thesis on architectural drawings in the Italian Renaissance and discovered that I loved old buildings more than designing new ones, which sparked my interest in preservation. Outside of the world of architecture and preservation, I like art, dancing, and sight-seeing as well as a good football game!

First Year
	Jessica Follman Born and raised in Florida, I graduated from U.F. in 2006 with a degree in political science. I interned at the State Dept. in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, and volunteered with the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association in Tampa, Florida, preparing a National Register nomination and coordinating rezoning efforts between the community and the city. My interests include historic preservation, architectural history, environmental issues, politics, travel and skiing.
	Meghan Hayes I am a graduate of Tyler School of Art (BFA Sculpture). Growing up on an 1863 farmette in York County Pa. (which was constantly threatened by irresponsible development/eminent domain) helped to guide me to a career in Preservation. I am very interested in Colonial and Federal buildings and cultural landscapes of all kinds. I am excited to see where this program takes me!
	Christiana Limniatis Raised in the suburbs of Albany, NY, I moved into the big City and earned my BA in History & Political Science from the College of Saint Rose in 2006. My interest in Historic Preservation was sparked while working at the Saint Rose Archives when I was put in charge of organizing the Campus Building History Files. That interest lead to an internship with the Preservation League of New York State and after graduation a position at Historic Albany Foundation. While I love all aspects of preservation, I am particularly interested in the role and importance historic preservation plays in neighborhood and downtown revitalization plans. When I'm not talking about preservation and planning, I like reading, presidential places of interest, cooking, watching Law & Order, planning themed parties and vacuuming.
	Greg Prichard Greg Prichard is from Philadelphia's western suburbs, known as the "Main Line." Looking past the local political corruption and high society lunacy, Greg saw a unique history that he has been working to preserve since he was in high school, as a board member of several local preservation groups and the Radnor Historical Society. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006 with a degree in Industrial Design. Including over two years working for a nationally recognized environmental graphics firm, he has been working on various design projects (mostly with an historical focus) in the Philadelphia area ever since. He now wants to combine his longtime interests of design and preservation to help preserve great (if unappreciated) works of architecture. Greg enjoys old science fiction, Victorian architecture, designing websites and long walks through abandoned mental institutions.
	Bill Marzella Bill was born and raised in southeastern Michigan, and spent his undergraduate years in Cincinnati, studying architecture and cultivating an interest in historic preservation. He has worked at architectural firms in New York State and Washington, DC, his newly adopted home, where he also spent this past summer working for the HABS division of the National Park Service.
	Don Johnson I generally call Las Vegas my home, although I spent my early childhood in Southern California. For the last decade I have lived in Florida on a six-year enlistment with the Air Force. While in the state I also completed by Bachelor's of Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University and have interned with a local historical society and planning office. I completed my thesis on a small historic neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, providing a plan and recommendation for it as a Neighborhood Conservation District. My interests in preservation include architectural conservation, although I desire a more holistic perspective at Cornell. I am drawn to all outdoor activities, love the natural elements of Ithaca and am excited to spend the next two years here.
	Katie Kaliszewski Originally from a large suburb outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison for my undergrad where I studied History, Art History, and Classical Humanities. In my senior year, I interned at the State Historic Preservation Office where I helped photograph a historic Greenbelt community near my hometown. I also helped survey a 1950s Madison suburb, putting it on its way to entering the State Registrar. In my free time I watch too much television and read far too little.
	Jessica Stevenson I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. I went to Auburn University in Alabama, at which time I secured an internship at the Alabama Historical Commission and received a Bachelors of Arts in History. I focused mostly on the Civil War, Reconstruction and Civil Rights and wrote my thesis on Blaxploitation films. Ever since I was young, I have had a fascination with old buildings, so I knew that I would get a degree in historic preservation. After spending some time in Atlanta, I decided that I wanted to broaden my horizons and go to grad school in a different region of the country. So here I am at beautiful Cornell! Aside from old buildings, I love traveling (whether it's just exploring back roads or flying to another country), being outside (especially hiking), playing the piano, sketching and photography.
Non-HPP Program Affiliates

	Addie Smith-Reiman My main interest lies in economic development, cultural heritage and preservation in rural communities. I studied art history at Sarah Lawrence College and have a varied professional background from painting conservation to film production. For the last five years I ran an arts organization that was also responsible for the rehabilitation of an 1860's opera house in Hardwick, VT.
	Anne Turcotte Growing up in western Maine, I developed an appreciation for old buildings and rural landscapes. I was able to explore my interests in architectural conservation and preservation planning at the University of Mary Washington, where I graduated in 2007 with a B.A. in Historic Preservation. After college, I returned to my home state to work for a house and barn restoration company in the midcoast region. I enjoy exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.
	Mark Vorreuter Mark arrived at Cornell after working as a Vice President for Performance Systems Development in Ithaca, NY. PSD is a 'green' consulting company providing technical and program assistance to the emerging residential and commercial building performance industry. Mark is presently a full-time Cornell employee and part-time graduate student in the Cornell Master's Program in Real Estate. His Cornell work focuses on internet and database development for the College of Human Ecology. As a full time employee and matriculated graduate student Mark is able to attend the University tuition free. Mark received his BS in Urban & Regional Studies from the Cornell School of Architecture, Art and Planning. During the summer of 2007 Mark interned with the loan office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In support of Mark's promising work in real estate and historic preservation he was awarded a Parsons Scholarship by the Cornell Department of City and Regional Planning. After graduation with his MPS in Real Estate and a concentration in Historic Preservation Mark plans to pursue a career financing the renovation and adaptive reuse of older main street commercial buildings.
	Katelyn (Katie) Wright Vice-President I am originally from Central California, but moved to Ithaca from Seattle, which I've adopted as my hometown. While in Seattle, I attended the University of Washington for my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an Architecture minor, which focused on architectural history and photography. While finishing my degree at UW, I interned with the City of Seattle Historic Preservation Program and later, worked for the King County Historic Preservation Program doing historic resource surveys, landmark nominations and, for a short time, helping to staff the County Landmarks Commission. Academically, I am primarily interested in preservation policy and planning, for which the Cornell program's flexibility and location in the planning school are huge assets. I love exploring new places, road trips, cooking, and decorating (hands-on constructing/sewing things).... I've loved overcast weather since I was a little girl, which is probably one reason (really, one of many) that I fell in love with Seattle, and incidentally, is the best weather for taking pictures of buildings.