Type Of Business:
Environmental consulting firm
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Environmental planning; Cultural resources management; Historic preservation; Architectural conservation; Preservation law; Urban and architectural design; Redevelopment; Adaptive reuse; Architectural history; Historical archaeology; Historic landscape preservation; Visual culture; Art history; Cultural and historical exhibits
Major Product/SVS:
Environmental management and compliance services, including planning and documentation, biological services, air quality and climate change services, environmental acoustics, cultural resources management, and historic preservation
Education Degrees:
Fellowship, Center for Russian and East European Studies, University of California, Los Angeles; Fellowship, Edward A. Dickson Foundation, Department of Art History, University of California, Los Angeles; Fellowship, Dissertation Year, University of California, Los Angeles; Fellowship, University of Virginia School of Architecture; Fellowship, American Council of Learned Societies; Fellowship, Samuel H. Kress Foundation; Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson Foundation; Fellowship, Dupont Foundation; Ph.D. in Art History, University of California, Los Angeles (2005); Master of Arts in Architectural History, University of Virginia (1991); Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Oberlin College (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
Lifetime Member, University of California, Los Angeles Alumni; Lifetime Member, Society of Architectural Historians; Affiliated Member, American Institute of Architects; Santa Monica Conservancy; California Preservation Foundation; University of Virginia Alumni; Oberlin College Alumni; National Trust for Historic Preservation; ICOMOS; UNESCO; Docomomo
Place of Birth:
Guatemala City
Work History:
Director of Historic Resources, PCR Services Corporation (2006-Present); Senior Architectural Historian, AECOM (2004-2006); Senior Architectural Historian, Parsons Corporation (1995-2004); Architectural Historian, John Milner Associates, Inc. (1991-1995); Architectural Historian, Land and Community Associates (1989-1991); Library Assistant, Alderman Library, University of Virginia (1985-1989)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
She's enjoyed so many wonderful experiences it's hard to choose one highlight, but the most gratifying aspect of her career was spent as a doctoral student in Prague, Vienna, and Paris. As a young professional, she also really enjoyed working in the Washington, D.C,. area and Virginia. She is also continually inspired by her love of the American Southwest. Most recently, her exploration of Antigua and Guatemala, was very rewarding.
Charity:
Volunteer, Educational Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, enthusiasm, and passion for culture and the environment.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her passion for architecture.
Extended Bio Profile:
Redevelopment, urban design, master planning, and rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects are of primary interest to Dr. Wuellner. She has more than 20 years of experience in the practice of historic preservation and cultural resources management, and exceeds the secretary of the interior’s professional qualification standards in history and architectural history. She has authored hundreds of technical reports for incorporation into the CEQA/NEPA/Section 106 NHPA environmental review documents (EIRs/EAs/EISs). She has an extensive background in history and conservation of art and architecture, more than 15 years professional experience as principal investigator, project manager, and technical lead for planning and preservation and architectural and engineering firms. She has demonstrated experience in management and treatment of historic properties for compliance with federal, state, and local legislation, and the review of projects for conformance with the secretary of the interior’s standards. Her doctoral dissertation, “Adolf Loos in Central European Culture” presents original research on Loos in Czech architecture and culture. Additionally, Dr. Wuellner worked with the National Heritage Office of the Czech Republic and the preservation authorities of the City of Prague to conduct research on the 1998 to 2000 restoration of the Villa Müller. She also conducted research on the reconstruction of Prague Castle by Jože Plecnik. Her master’s thesis, Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc's Organic Theory of Style, investigated rationalist theories on architecture in 18th and 19th century France. Her academic achievements include graduate work in art history, architectural history, modernism, urbanism and critical theory.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling project management and business development; Meeting with clients and visiting sites; Preparing and editing environmental documentation; Assisting government agencies and private clients in developing projects involving locally and nationally significant cultural resources
Education Certifications:
Certification in Historic Preservation
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Wuellner hopes to expand her network of colleagues and clients, increase opportunities for personal and business growth, and explore new horizons.