California Preservation Foundation
Board of Trustees

President: Annabel Lee Enriquez, Los Angeles

Annabel Lee Enriquez is a Project Specialist at the Getty Conservation Institute, where she has specialized in cultural heritage data, documentation and technology since 2013. In particular, she works to enable effective heritage conservation and management through the Arches Project, which aims to disseminate best practices and new technologies for cultural resource inventories. Prior to her work at the GCI, her research interests revolved around geospatial survey techniques and 3D documentation of heritage sites, and previous to working in heritage, her professional experience was in graphic design and marketing for architecture and real estate. Annabel received a B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University, and an M.S. in Geographic Information Science and Technology from the University of Southern California with graduate studies in the Heritage Conservation program. Before making preservation her full-time career, Annabel was a volunteer Art Deco tour docent with the LA Conservancy, an experience which helped to instill in her a love for Interwar architecture and design as well as a desire for more people – and community-oriented efforts in heritage conservation

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Vice President, Programs: Gretchen Hilyard Boyce, Colfax

Gretchen Hilyard Boyce is the founder of Groundwork Planning & Preservation, a consulting practice that holistically evaluates historic places utilizing the cultural landscape approach. With over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Gretchen applies solutions-oriented approach to help clients adapt historic resources while protecting their cultural value. Since moving to California in 2007, Gretchen has guided her clients through some of California’s largest planning projects including the redesign of the California State Capitol, India Basin Shoreline Park, San Francisco’s Better Market Street, cultural landscape evaluations for Yosemite National Park, and hundreds of local planning projects. Gretchen previously held positions at the National Park Service, San Francisco Planning Department, and private consulting firms before starting her own practice in 2021. Gretchen has evaluated historic resources for federal, state, and local agencies and was a co-author of the National Park Service’s Professional Procedures Guide for the Preparation of Cultural Landscape Inventories. Gretchen received a B.A. in architectural history from the University of Virginia and an M.S. in historic preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. Her work has earned regional awards, she has taught adult continuing education courses in historic preservation and cultural landscapes, and has spoken widely at professional conferences and trainings. Gretchen has served as a volunteer with CPF since 2010. She is also a beekeeper, fiber artist, and gardener living in Placer County, California.

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Vice President, Development: Carson Anderson, Sacramento

Carson Anderson is a Los Angeles native who grew up in Central City Los Angeles. His major areas of interest today, and for much of his professional career, have been  with issues of urban revitalization and reinvention, ethnic historical research, promoting preservation-compatible urban design, and identifying placemaking opportunities that help create a powerful sense of place at the neighborhood level, and where traditional landmark designation approaches are not a tenable option. Has been a resident of Sacramento since 2016, and prior to that lived in the Detroit area 2014-2015, where he was witness to the resilience of its residents and the city’s creative steps toward rebirth following bankruptcy and decades of disinvestment rooted in systemic racism. Carson sees his current post as Preservation Director for the City of Sacramento “as helping new development and historic resources to play well together.”

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Treasurer, Matthew Worster, Oakland

Matthew Worster, P.E. has more than 20 years of experience in investigation, design, and construction phase consulting of building enclosure components on both historic and contemporary structures. Based in the Oakland office of Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, he assists owners, designers, and builders with the entire building enclosure, including below-grade waterproofing, traditional and modern roofing, and wall claddings from terra cotta to titanium. Although a majority of his projects are in California, Matt also concentrates on colder climate projects in the Rockies. Matt holds an advanced degree specializing in structural materials, and he enjoys presenting his work to a variety of audiences. Recent projects with a preservation interest include the CPF award-winning SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, the CPF award-winning State Library and Courts Building, the Jesse Unruh State Office Building, and the Bateson State Office Building, all in Sacramento.

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Secretary: Nicole Hernandez, Santa Barbara

Nicole Hernandez is the architectural historian for the City of Santa Barbara. She has conducted historic resource surveys, worked with public and private property owners on preservation projects, provided valuable support and recommendations to the city’s Historic Landmarks Commission, and worked with community groups on researching local history.

Most recently, she played a crucial role in the preparation of the Santa Barbara African American and Black Historic Context Statement.

Before coming to Santa Barbara in 2012, Hernandez worked as an architectural historian at Historic Denver Inc., and before that, as an architectural historian for the City of New Orleans. She has a master’s degree in historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Megan Carver, San Francisco

Megan Carver is a seasoned construction project manager with a decade of experience at ARG Conservation Services, where she leads preservation projects for high-profile clients including Grace Cathedral, Stanford University, and the Metropolitan Club. Her career began in New Orleans, where she specialized in historic window restoration and masonry conservation before relocating to the Bay Area. Megan earned a preservation degree from the College of the Redwoods, studying under noted instructor Bill Hole in a hands-on trades-based program. She is a member of the Preservation Trades Network and has developed specialized techniques for window rehabilitation, training emerging craftspeople in her firm. Her dedication to traditional building skills and deep respect for architectural heritage have made her a key advocate for hands-on preservation practices.

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Antonio Castillo, West Hollywood

Antonio Castillo is a Senior Planner for the City of West Hollywood. As an urban planner, he has studied many communities and understands the importance of advocating, recognizing, and appreciating the unique history and culture of each community as a means of shaping collective identity and stewarding sustainable change. With over 19 years of professional experience, Antonio has held positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors with emphasis in urban planning, architectural design, and historic preservation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Highland Park Heritage Trust in Northeast Los Angeles. Antonio earned an A.S. degree in architectural technology, a B.S. degree in urban and regional planning, and an MPA degree.

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Laura Dominguez, Los Angeles

Laura Dominguez is a historian of race, heritage, and placemaking in the American West. An advocate for preservation justice, she received her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and currently serves as a Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow with the National Park Service. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s degree in historic preservation from USC. Laura previously worked as Communications and Programs Manager for San Francisco Heritage, where she developed youth programs and initiatives for legacy businesses, and as Preservation Manager for the Los Angeles Conservancy, where she oversaw efforts to document and conserve places associated with Latinx, LGBTQ, and other marginalized communities. She is also a founding board member of Latinos in Heritage Conservation and served on the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office Civic Memory Working Group from 2019 to 2021. Her writing has appeared in the Western Historical Quarterly, Journal of American History, California History, Los Angeles Times, and Lost L.A. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, she now lives in Los Angeles (the ancestral and unceded territory of the Tongva people) with her husband, toddler, and kelpie. 

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Clare Flynn, Sacramento

Clare Flynn is a senior architectural historian at Page & Turnbull with nearly a decade of preservation experience, including leadership roles on groundbreaking projects such as the Sacramento African American and LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Projects. She served on CPF’s 2025 California Preservation Conference Steering and Programs Committees, helping coordinate several mobile workshops, panel sessions, and evening events. Clare holds a master’s degree in Architectural Conservation from the University of Edinburgh and previously worked with the National Park Service on historic landscapes. Her expertise includes tax credit projects, district plans, and innovative documentation of cultural landscapes. A Sacramento native, Clare brings both regional knowledge and global training to her work.

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Dick Gee, Pomona

Dick Gee is an architect and project manager with over 30 years of experience specializing in historic rehabilitation, including leadership on sites such as the Crystal Cove Cottages, El Capitan Theatre, and the Union Pomona YMCA. He currently oversees the consulting and design division at Spectra Company, a construction firm focused on preservation. Dick has served on CPF’s Education and Conference Committees, and has been a frequent speaker at CPF conferences, workshops, and webinars for over two decades. He also served on the board of WCAPT and on multiple committees at his church, where he led oversight of facilities and financial operations. Dick’s combined perspective as an architect, contractor, and nonprofit leader informs a practical and collaborative approach to preservation.

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Tony Gonzalez, Sacramento

Tony Gonzalez is a legislative advocate with nearly four decades of experience in Sacramento and has served as CPF’s representative at the state capitol for over 12 years. He played a central role in securing legislation for California’s historic preservation tax credit and protecting historic resources during the passage of SB 9. Tony is Chair of the California Historical Society and also serves on the Stanford University Libraries Advisory Council and the Board of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation. His career has focused on public policy, stakeholder engagement, and advancing equity through heritage and cultural resource advocacy. His longstanding commitment to preservation is matched by deep institutional knowledge of how to make change in California’s legislative arena.

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Teresa Grimes, Pasadena

Teresa Grimes is a nationally recognized preservation expert with over 35 years of experience guiding adaptive reuse, tax credit, and rehabilitation projects in both the public and private sectors. She holds an MA in Architecture from UCLA and is known for her deep knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and CEQA compliance. Teresa has served on the CPF Conference Steering Committee and has presented at several CPF workshops on topics ranging from historic resource surveys to women architects. She has also chaired the board of Pasadena Heritage and served on the boards of Friends of Residential Treasures of Los Angeles and Highland Park Heritage Trust. Her dedication to community-based preservation and historic research has had a lasting impact across the state.

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Paul N. Halajian, AIA, LEED AP, Fresno

Paul N. Halajian, AIA, LEED AP, leads the Fresno based firm of Paul Halajian Architects. He is passionate about creating a bright future for the Central Valley and believes that elevating the quality of architecture in the region can have a positive impact on many of the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the Valley.

With a strong background in urban design and a particular focus on participatory design, he has emerged as a regional design leader. His practice serves both public and private sector clients as well as non-profit organizations. With a particular focus on architecture for civic institutions, higher education, and affordable housing, the firm’s portfolio features impactful projects that present solutions to complex societal problems.

After completing both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, Paul Halajian, AIA – LEED AP™ began practice in the internationally acclaimed San Francisco firm of EHDD Architecture and was named an Associate in the Firm. A native of Fresno California, Mr. Halajian left the Bay Area to return home to practice in Fresno because of his belief in the power of design to create a better environment for one of California’s most overlooked regions.

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Lynette Hall, Sacramento

Lynette Hall is the Community Engagement Manager for the City of Sacramento, where she manages programs focused on language access, neighborhood development, and civic participation, with a strong emphasis on racial equity. Her career has included leadership roles at PG&E and CalPERS, where she directed small business outreach and diversity initiatives. She played a central role in Sacramento’s African American and LGBTQ+ historic context statement projects and participated in CPF’s 2025 conference as a panelist on inclusive preservation. Lynette also serves on the UC Davis Health Community Advisory Board and brings a wealth of experience bridging government institutions with grassroots communities. Her work reflects a commitment to elevating underrepresented narratives in preservation and ensuring community-driven approaches to heritage planning.

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Diana Hayton, San Francisco

Diana Hayton is an architect and preservationist with more than three decades of experience integrating historic architecture with sustainable design. She spent over 20 years at ELS Architecture and Urban Design leading preservation efforts on high-profile projects like the Oakland Fox Theatre and Pier 70. In 2023, she joined TEF Design, where she leads preservation work on the historic Mills College campus and Presidio Building 102. Diana served on CPF’s Education Committee and was a juror for the 2025 Preservation Design Awards. She also helped guide Albany Unified School District’s green construction initiatives and co-authored the district’s Environmental Action Plan. Her work exemplifies the intersection of climate-conscious design and preservation practice.

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Bridget Maley, San Francisco

Bridget Maley manages a San Francisco-based architectural history and historic preservation consultancy, architecture + history, llc, founded in 2012. She has contributed to a wide range of award-winning historic preservation projects, including significant sites in western national, state, and local parks, as well as many in historic campus settings. Her award-winning work has ranged from documenting monumental, Classically-inspired, masonry buildings to small-scale, wood-frame, rustic comfort stations in parks. She has served on the San Francisco Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, is a former board member of the Society of Architectural Historians, and currently serves as a Trustee of San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral. Bridget completed her Master of Arts degree in Architectural History at the University of Virginia, where she has remained active, formerly participating on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the School of Architecture.

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Jim Prager, Los Angeles

Jim Prager is an attorney and preservationist with a long history of legal advocacy and hands-on restoration. He helped found the Carroll Avenue Restoration Foundation in Los Angeles and provided legal support to Californians for Preservation Action during key efforts to protect Olvera Street. In 2015, the restoration of the Draft Horse Barn at Rancho Omochumnes—where he served as the historic preservation consultant—received a Preservation Design Award from CPF. Jim owns and has restored multiple historic properties, including sites in Los Angeles and Sacramento County. He has served on the boards of the National Barn Alliance and the Organization for Tropical Studies, where he also acted as interim CEO. His preservation interests span architecture, agriculture, and regional heritage from coast to coast.

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Trudi Sandmeier, Los Angeles 

Trudi Sandmeier is the Director of Graduate Programs in Heritage Conservation and an Associate Professor of Practice in Architecture at the University of Southern California. She co-founded and currently serves as president of the non-profit Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, as a board member of the Docomomo Southern California chapter, the California Preservation Foundation, and the Historic Preservation Education Foundation. She was the co-organizer of the 2019 Preserving the Recent Past 3 conference and recently co-edited the Routledge Companion to Global Heritage Conservation (2019). Her work centers on the conservation of the recent past and efforts to make visible the impact of underrepresented constituencies on the historic built environment.