Rebecca Ziegler


Principal + Architectural Historian

Rebecca’s expertise in navigating public processes combined with a flair for bringing diverse stakeholders to consensus provides her the ability to offer high quality results to her clients.

Born and raised near Wichita, Kansas, Rebecca came into the field of historic preservation through the study of rural and urban planning. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in Urban Studies/Geographic Information Systems and advanced her skill-sets while working at various municipalities in the Puget Sound area. Her work focused primarily on downtown development, and in 2011, she moved to Charleston, SC to pursue a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Clemson University/College of Charleston. 

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Kristy Short is Adaptive Preservation's Geographic Information System Lead. As a child of military parents, Kristy was fortunate to travel and live in many different states and countries as a child. She first began studying GIS while attending classe

Kristy Short is Adaptive Preservation's Geographic Information System Lead. As a child of military parents, Kristy was fortunate to travel and live in many different states and countries as a child. She first began studying GIS while attending classes at PCC after settling in Portland in 2013. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography with a minor in GIS from Portland State University in 2018. Since graduating, Kristy has worked as GIS support in fields including public works and engineering consultation. Her key strengths include spatial data analysis and database management. She has most recently been studying photogrammetry and working towards her drone pilot certification and licensing.

Sarah Mason is Adaptive Preservation's Marketing Producer. Her expertise is in audience captivation and storytelling through social media, marketing, and events. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Psychology from Linfield College. S

Sarah Mason is Adaptive Preservation's Marketing Producer. Her expertise is in audience captivation and storytelling through social media, marketing, and events. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Psychology from Linfield College. She prides herself on being a people-person, strategic, a travel enthusiast, creative and a problem solver. More info: sarahjomason.com

Isabella Rae Gordineer is Adaptive Preservation's AutoCad Lead. Born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia, Isabella has been involved in preservation since a very young age. Her parents relocated three historic structures that were at risk of demolit

Isabella Rae Gordineer is Adaptive Preservation's AutoCad Lead. Born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia, Isabella has been involved in preservation since a very young age. Her parents relocated three historic structures that were at risk of demolition. Two of the structures, a house from 1835 and a church from Duck, North Carolina were joined together and became her childhood home in Charles City County. Isabella attended the University of Mary Washington where she studied Historic Preservation and received a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. She then moved to Charleston in 2020 to attend the Clemson University/College of Charleston Masters in Historic Preservation Program where she wrote her thesis: “Economic Revitalization Through Preservation: A Study of the Effects of Preservation and Economic Initiatives in Five Small Cities in Virginia.” She has also attended Trident Technical College for a certificate in Construction Management.