Leadership

Margarita Jerabek, Ph.D. – President

Dr. Margarita Jerabek is one of the nation’s foremost experts in architectural history and historic preservation. With 38 years of professional experience, she has guided an extraordinary range of clients – from federal and state agencies to private developers, municipalities, and cultural institutions – through the complex intersection of preservation law, regulatory compliance, and built heritage.

Dr. Jerabek holds a doctorate and brings academic rigor to every technical report, every evaluation, and every consultation. Her work reflects a deep respect for the significance of place: the stories embedded in historic structures, the communities that surround them, and the public interest in seeing them endure.

Her portfolio includes landmark engagements with nationally significant properties, including the RMS Queen Mary, and she is recognized for her ability to navigate high-stakes, multi-layered regulatory environments with integrity and expertise.