Our staff is passionate about preserving New Orleans’ historic architecture and neighborhoods.
Danielle has been executive director of the Preservation Resource Center since 2018. Before that, she served as the assistant editor, and then editor, of Preservation In Print magazine for seven years, and as PRC's communications director. Danielle holds a Master in Preservation Studies degree from the Tulane University School of Architecture, where she also served as an adjunct lecturer for several years. She sits on the boards of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Preservation Partners Network and Preservation Action, as well as local boards. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hendrix College and became passionate about historic preservation in her former career as a journalist.
Executive Director
Danielle has been executive director of the Preservation Resource Center since 2018. Before that, she served as the assistant editor, and then editor, of Preservation In Print magazine for seven years, and as PRC's communications director. Danielle holds a Master in Preservation Studies degree from the Tulane University School of Architecture, where she also served as an adjunct lecturer for several years. She sits on the boards of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Preservation Partners Network and Preservation Action, as well as local boards. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hendrix College and became passionate about historic preservation in her former career as a journalist.
Annie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a minor in Economics, and a Master of Science degree in Accounting, with a concentration in Taxation from Louisiana State University. Annie is a Certified Public Accountant and a fully licensed Realtor in Louisiana. Born and raised in New Orleans, she has a deep appreciation for the historic landscape and culture that her hometown has to offer. As the Accountant for the PRC, Annie is thrilled that she can channel both of her professional careers of accounting and real estate into an organization that she is passionate about, the Preservation Resource Center.
Accountant
Annie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, with a minor in Economics, and a Master of Science degree in Accounting, with a concentration in Taxation from Louisiana State University. Annie is a Certified Public Accountant and a fully licensed Realtor in Louisiana. Born and raised in New Orleans, she has a deep appreciation for the historic landscape and culture that her hometown has to offer. As the Accountant for the PRC, Annie is thrilled that she can channel both of her professional careers of accounting and real estate into an organization that she is passionate about, the Preservation Resource Center.
Born and raised in the Carrollton neighborhood, Averil earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University. A longtime PRC staffer, she supports the PRC’s administrative processes while also serving as the homeowner contact for the PRC’s History & Landmarks Plaque Program. Averil also greets and educates the many visitors to PRC’s headquarters, sharing information about the city’s historic districts and neighborhoods. Her ties to the PRC’s historic headquarters building precede the organization’s. Her great-grandfather also worked in the same building in the 19th century for the Leeds Foundry.
Executive Assistant
Born and raised in the Carrollton neighborhood, Averil earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University. A longtime PRC staffer, she supports the PRC’s administrative processes while also serving as the homeowner contact for the PRC’s History & Landmarks Plaque Program. Averil also greets and educates the many visitors to PRC’s headquarters, sharing information about the city’s historic districts and neighborhoods. Her ties to the PRC’s historic headquarters building precede the organization’s. Her great-grandfather also worked in the same building in the 19th century for the Leeds Foundry.
Chief Administrative Officer
Office: 504.636.3054
Cell: 504.813.5824 [email protected]
Leah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Interior Design from the University of Alabama. She began her career with the PRC as a member of the Board of Directors from 1997 until 2004, when she joined the staff as the Easement Program Director, and then in 2015, became Chief Administrative Officer.
Chief Administrative Officer
Leah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Interior Design from the University of Alabama. She began her career with the PRC as a member of the Board of Directors from 1997 until 2004, when she joined the staff as the Easement Program Director, and then in 2015, became Chief Administrative Officer.
Policy Research Director and Advocacy Coordinator
504.636.3049
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MaryNell has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Columbia University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working as an architectural historian and historic preservationist in the private and public sectors, she has expertise in compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations, architectural survey and evaluations, and historic research and documentation. Prior to joining the team at the PRC, she was a Senior Researcher with the Landmarks Preservation Commission in New York City.
Policy Research Director and Advocacy Coordinator
MaryNell has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Columbia University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working as an architectural historian and historic preservationist in the private and public sectors, she has expertise in compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations, architectural survey and evaluations, and historic research and documentation. Prior to joining the team at the PRC, she was a Senior Researcher with the Landmarks Preservation Commission in New York City.
Daneel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from the University of Tampa. After college while working for Post Properties in Atlanta, she earned her Web Design certification from Emory University. She served as a project manager for interactive agencies launching and maintaining large-scale web projects, such as the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, Maria Sharapova and Professional Bull Riders. She also holds an Associate of Art degree in Interior Design from Delgado and completed a full gut restoration of a Neoclassical Revival Double Shotgun home, which was featured on the Preservation Resource Center’s 2019 Shotgun House Tour.
Systems Integration Specialist
Daneel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from the University of Tampa. After college while working for Post Properties in Atlanta, she earned her Web Design certification from Emory University. She served as a project manager for interactive agencies launching and maintaining large-scale web projects, such as the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, Maria Sharapova and Professional Bull Riders. She also holds an Associate of Art degree in Interior Design from Delgado and completed a full gut restoration of a Neoclassical Revival Double Shotgun home, which was featured on the Preservation Resource Center’s 2019 Shotgun House Tour.
Advertising Manager, Preservation in Print
504.452.0240
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A native New Orleanian, Dinah earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Southern University. She worked in radio as a Senior Account Executive for 15 years, earning many top sales awards before starting her own ad agency. Her passion is volunteering as a board member for Dress for Success and enjoying the architecture, culture, music and food of her hometown. Dinah and her family also run the Palmer’s Jamaican Cuisine booth every year at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Advertising Manager, Preservation in Print
A native New Orleanian, Dinah earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Southern University. She worked in radio as a Senior Account Executive for 15 years, earning many top sales awards before starting her own ad agency. Her passion is volunteering as a board member for Dress for Success and enjoying the architecture, culture, music and food of her hometown. Dinah and her family also run the Palmer’s Jamaican Cuisine booth every year at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Communications Specialist; Art Director, Preservation in Print
504.270.1872
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A native of Baton Rouge, Liz earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Louisiana State University in 2011 and joined the staff of the PRC in 2015, where she designs all of PRC’s print, digital and merchandise materials and serves as art director of the award-winning Preservation in Print magazine. She also has designed for Louisiana Public Broadcasting, The American Library in Paris, Shakespeare & Company, Loyola University’s Modern Slavery Research Project, Covenant House, Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, GeauxGirl Magazine and more. Her photos have been featured in National Geographic, the Smithsonian Magazine, The Times-Picayune|NOLA.com and she has received multiple awards from the Press Club of New Orleans.
Communications Specialist; Art Director, Preservation in Print
A native of Baton Rouge, Liz earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Louisiana State University in 2011 and joined the staff of the PRC in 2015, where she designs all of PRC’s print, digital and merchandise materials and serves as art director of the award-winning Preservation in Print magazine. She also has designed for Louisiana Public Broadcasting, The American Library in Paris, Shakespeare & Company, Loyola University’s Modern Slavery Research Project, Covenant House, Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, GeauxGirl Magazine and more. Her photos have been featured in National Geographic, the Smithsonian Magazine, The Times-Picayune|NOLA.com and she has received multiple awards from the Press Club of New Orleans.
Director of Communications; Editor, Preservation in Print & PRC’s Digital Preservation Newsroom
504.361.4426
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Susan has been writing about New Orleans for more than 25 years. Since 2018, she has served as the PRC’s Director of Communications and editor of its magazine, Preservation in Print. Prior to joining the PRC, Susan worked for The Times-Picayune and was part of the team that won two Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina. A New Orleans native, her work has earned multiple awards and been featured in several national and regional publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communications and served on the Manship School’s Alumni Advisory Board. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Association of Louisiana and Community Sailing New Orleans.
Director of Communications; Editor, Preservation in Print & PRC’s Digital Preservation Newsroom
Susan has been writing about New Orleans for more than 25 years. Since 2018, she has served as the PRC’s Director of Communications and editor of its magazine, Preservation in Print. Prior to joining the PRC, Susan worked for The Times-Picayune and was part of the team that won two Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina. A New Orleans native, her work has earned multiple awards and been featured in several national and regional publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Louisiana State University Manship School of Mass Communications and served on the Manship School’s Alumni Advisory Board. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Association of Louisiana and Community Sailing New Orleans.
Director of Conservation & Education
504.301.5020
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Originally from Manassas, Va., Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History at Radford University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working in technical building conservation, Michelle has supervised building restorations, done historical research and worked as an archivist. After graduating from Tulane, Michelle served as Operations Manager for Staub Window Restoration and as an assistant archivist at the Jazz Museum & Louisiana Historical Center.
Director of Conservation & Education
Originally from Manassas, Va., Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History at Radford University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working in technical building conservation, Michelle has supervised building restorations, done historical research and worked as an archivist. After graduating from Tulane, Michelle served as Operations Manager for Staub Window Restoration and as an assistant archivist at the Jazz Museum & Louisiana Historical Center.
Public Programming & Special Events Associate
504.636.3384
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Daneel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from the University of Tampa. After college while working for Post Properties in Atlanta, she earned her Web Design certification from Emory University. She served as a project manager for interactive agencies launching and maintaining large-scale web projects, such as the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, Maria Sharapova and Professional Bull Riders. She also holds an Associate of Art degree in Interior Design from Delgado and completed a full gut restoration of a Neoclassical Revival Double Shotgun home, which was featured on the Preservation Resource Center’s 2019 Shotgun House Tour.
Public Programming & Special Events Associate
Daneel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from the University of Tampa. After college while working for Post Properties in Atlanta, she earned her Web Design certification from Emory University. She served as a project manager for interactive agencies launching and maintaining large-scale web projects, such as the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, Maria Sharapova and Professional Bull Riders. She also holds an Associate of Art degree in Interior Design from Delgado and completed a full gut restoration of a Neoclassical Revival Double Shotgun home, which was featured on the Preservation Resource Center’s 2019 Shotgun House Tour.
Major Donor & Corporate Relations Manager
504.452.0240
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A native New Orleanian, Dinah earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Southern University. She worked in radio as a Senior Account Executive for 15 years, earning many top sales awards before starting her own ad agency. Her passion is volunteering as a board member for Dress for Success and enjoying the architecture, culture, music and food of her hometown. Dinah and her family also run the Palmer’s Jamaican Cuisine booth every year at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Major Donor & Corporate Relations Manager
A native New Orleanian, Dinah earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Southern University. She worked in radio as a Senior Account Executive for 15 years, earning many top sales awards before starting her own ad agency. Her passion is volunteering as a board member for Dress for Success and enjoying the architecture, culture, music and food of her hometown. Dinah and her family also run the Palmer’s Jamaican Cuisine booth every year at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
A party planner by nature, Niki couldn’t wait to grow up and start planning parties of her own. She has previously worked as the head chef for a catering company in Mid Coast Maine, as the Event Planner for one of New Orleans’ largest breweries and has assisted several local establishments in creating their own catering and event programs.
Events Coordinator
A party planner by nature, Niki couldn’t wait to grow up and start planning parties of her own. She has previously worked as the head chef for a catering company in Mid Coast Maine, as the Event Planner for one of New Orleans’ largest breweries and has assisted several local establishments in creating their own catering and event programs.
Whiton’s engagement with the PRC spans more than three decades and has taken many forms: volunteering for Christmas in October in his teens, advertising in Preservation In Print while managing a local art gallery in his twenties, and catering President’s Circle receptions during his stint as a culinary professional in his thirties. After graduating from Emory University, Whiton joined the staff of a well-respected nonprofit in Atlanta that focused on buildings and construction, where he discovered his love of working with nonprofits. After a wide-ranging and curvy career path, the PRC once again beckoned, and Whiton answered the call, officially joining the Development Department in 2018.
Director of Development
Whiton’s engagement with the PRC spans more than three decades and has taken many forms: volunteering for Christmas in October in his teens, advertising in Preservation In Print while managing a local art gallery in his twenties, and catering President’s Circle receptions during his stint as a culinary professional in his thirties. After graduating from Emory University, Whiton joined the staff of a well-respected nonprofit in Atlanta that focused on buildings and construction, where he discovered his love of working with nonprofits. After a wide-ranging and curvy career path, the PRC once again beckoned, and Whiton answered the call, officially joining the Development Department in 2018.
Preservation Easement Director
Office: 504.636.3054
Cell: 504.813.5824 [email protected]
Leah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Interior Design from the University of Alabama. She began her career with the PRC as a member of the Board of Directors from 1997 until 2004, when she joined the staff as the Easement Program Director, and then in 2015, became Chief Administrative Officer.
Preservation Easement Director
Leah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Interior Design from the University of Alabama. She began her career with the PRC as a member of the Board of Directors from 1997 until 2004, when she joined the staff as the Easement Program Director, and then in 2015, became Chief Administrative Officer.
Originally from Manassas, Va., Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History at Radford University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working in technical building conservation, Michelle has supervised building restorations, done historical research and worked as an archivist. After graduating from Tulane, Michelle served as Operations Manager for Staub Window Restoration and as an assistant archivist at the Jazz Museum & Louisiana Historical Center.
Program Manager
Originally from Manassas, Va., Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History at Radford University and a Master of Preservation Studies degree from Tulane University. With more than a decade of experience working in technical building conservation, Michelle has supervised building restorations, done historical research and worked as an archivist. After graduating from Tulane, Michelle served as Operations Manager for Staub Window Restoration and as an assistant archivist at the Jazz Museum & Louisiana Historical Center.