Architectural Historian at Oregon Department of Transportation

Portland, Oregon

Kendra Jacobson is a second-year student in the Historic Preservation and Restoration program at Clatsop Community College in Astoria. She entered the program mid-career, inspired by a long-standing interest in architecture from a sociological perspective—specifically, how homes functioned in the past and how they can be used most efficiently today. Kendra initially enrolled to gain the skills needed to restore her own 140-year-old Victorian home. However, the program sparked a broader passion for all aspects of restoration. She is particularly drawn to the craftsmanship and design details found in historic homes and is committed to preserving their integrity through thoughtful and informed restoration practices. A frequent detour-taker on road trips, Kendra rarely passes up the opportunity to explore historic neighborhoods and buildings. Beyond restoration, she is an award-winning short-form documentary filmmaker whose work highlights people, places, and things from the past that inspire and entertain. She has also worked as a project manager for the last twenty years.

In addition to serving as a Broker at Coldwell Banker Bain, Corinne combines her passions for history and photography by creating content on her Instagram & Facebook pages, @iloveoldbuildings. She documents old buildings that catch her eye, at home and on her wandering travels. Corinne loves learning about history and sharing stories that weave historical information into scenes in the modern era. After graduating from the University of Oregon with degrees in History and Ethnic Studies, she has worked in fields including photography and real estate. Corinne has lived in Portland for many years, and loves helping people buy and sell the beautiful and historic homes of the area. 

Heidi Slaybaugh has extensive experience in the field of architecture, with a particular emphasis on historic preservation. She has worked on preservation projects ranging from the rehabilitation of Pasadena City Hall in Pasadena, California, to the adaptive reuse of a fire hall addition to the Wallowa County Historical Museum in Joseph, Oregon. She also developed the Historic Design Guidelines for the City of Enterprise, Oregon, and the revised Preservation Code for Deschutes County and the City of Bend. Heidi served as the Chair of the Bend Landmarks Commission for 10 years, previously served on the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission, and is currently the Chair of the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. With her vast knowledge and experience, Heidi meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Historic Preservation.

Director, Klamath IDEA

Klamath, Oregon

Historian, Bonneville Power Administration
President, The Asian American and Pacific Island Employee Resource Group

Portland, Oregon

Kelly Cannon-Miller is the Executive Director of the Deschutes County Historical Society, which operates the Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend. A graduate of Portland State University with an MA in History, she is a public historian and the daughter of an archaeologist, and a land use planner. She spent parts of her adolescence in the deserts of southeastern Oregon cataloging rock art, in the back rooms of regional universities and museums, and learning what zoning setbacks are and why they matter, followed by over 25 years of experience working in museums and the field of public history.

Harley Cowan is a photographer and architect based in Portland, Oregon and was a member of the Professional Advisory Board for WSU’s School of Design & Construction for eight years.

Max Humphrey is a Portland, Oregon based interior designer and author. After working in TV and film production and touring the U.S. and England as the bass player in a punk rock band signed to a major record label, he discovered a passion for interior design. His trademark lived-in, layered look has earned accolades, including being named a “Next Wave” designer by House Beautiful and one of Country Living’s 100 most creative people. His latest book is called ‘LODGE: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks.’

Kimberly Stowers Moreland, MURP, AICP, MBA owns Moreland Resource Consulting (MRC), a small business established in 2020 and certified with the State of Oregon as an ESB/WBE/MBE. Moreland Resource Consulting utilizes the 30+ years of public sector urban, historic preservation, community development, and urban planning experience to help community builders (public agencies, non-profit organization, and small businesses) to fulfill their mission and vision. Moreland currently serves as the President of the Oregon Black Pioneers, and their mission is to preserve the history of Black Oregonians

Architectural Historian | alamedahistory.org

Portland, Oregon

Jessica Engeman believes in the power of transformative redevelopment and urban planning projects to create architectural and economic vibrancy. As the founding principal of Continuum Preservation Consulting, She is a specialist in historic preservation with over 22 years of experience working on high-profile historic redevelopment projects in a variety of roles, including project manager/owner’s representative. Her range of consulting services touches most aspects of historic preservation and adaptive reuse—from feasibility studies to historic tax credit applications to strategic guidance on land use reviews. Developers, architecture firms, nonprofits, and local governments seek her unique expertise that blends a deep knowledge of real estate economics along with a holistic understanding of historic preservation constraints, opportunities, and best practices. She is also a University of Oregon alumna with bachelor and master’s degrees in architectural history, historic preservation, and planning.