Saving Old Places. A Journey of Discovery.
"Our Buildings, Our History" - Education Event
Historic Home Honored with Plaque in 2021
Copy Editor
Gala Event
Gala Event
Gala Event
Gala Event
Content Creation - Volunteer Recruitment
Content Creation - Community Event
Logo Design
Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising Campaign
Gala Fundraiser - Invitation
Publishing - Book of Historic Homes
Content Creation - Social Media and Website
YouTube Channel
Founding and Leading
If anyone were to ask how this project got started, I'd point to my passion for transformation. I'm always in the corner of the underdog—rooting for them with the enthusiastic beat of my faithful heart. This organization was founded to help infuse a culture of care for the historic places in our community. Our town has an abundance of beautiful historic homes that are sometimes underappreciated. My board and I have worked diligently, stewarding this cause with remarkable success. Most notably, we've raised nearly $300,000 for our grassroots historic preservation of the Abraham Lincoln historic site, The Ray House.
What a journey it has been! From the initial 501(c)(3) application to developing board documents and regulations, managing finances, marketing, fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer recruitment, and working with architects, engineers, and contractors—the list goes on and on. It's been an incredible learning experience, and I have loved every minute of it.
After six years at the helm, it is time for me to step down and allow the next generation of historic preservation enthusiasts to take the reins. I'm excited to take everything I've learned on this professional journey and apply it toward the transformative power of the Gospel through evangelization in the Catholic Church.
"Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." —Romans 12:2
As the Founder and President of the Schuyler County Architecture Foundation, I have:
Conceptualized and created a regionally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit from ground up to raise awareness and educate residents about historic architecture. To date have raised $300,000 for restoration of 1850’s home in Rushville. Construction began in 2022 and is ongoing.
Responsible for business plan, legal structure and non-profit business registration including development of bylaws, policies, and procedures; utilized sales and fundraising knowledge for the cultivation of 250 donors
Recruited and maintained a 7-member board of directors
Coordinated and monitored volunteers to participate in the organization and accrue over 1500 volunteer hours
Built and maintained the organization’s website integrated with 2 social media platforms
Built multiple marketing campaigns focused on fundraising, education, and events attracting statewide support
Conceptualized and carried out multiple community and education events to increase awareness around Schuyler County’s historic places