Associate Director of Preservation Action
Rob joined Preservation Action as an intern in 2014 and now serves as Associate Director. He monitors policy issues, coordinates advocacy efforts, prepares educational materials and provides policy updates as part of Preservation Action’s Legislative Update. He has a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Kent State University. His first exposure to historic preservation came while studying at Kent State, he joined the May 4th Taskforce, a group on campus dedicated to preserving the legacy, history and physical site of the May 4th 1970 shootings. Rob has a deep love and appreciation of the history and preservation efforts in his hometown of Cincinnati, OH.
Federal preservation policy is shifting, and proposed changes to the Section 106 process could have significant implications for historic places, communities, and preservation practice nationwide. Join Rob Naylor of Preservation Action for a timely overview of what is happening at the federal level, why these proposed changes matter, and how they may affect preservation efforts on the ground. This session will also highlight current advocacy priorities, key developments to watch, and ways preservation professionals and supporters can engage in the federal policy process.