Preservation Long Island, the Cold Spring Harbor-based regional historic preservation advocacy nonprofit, has announced the appointment of Jackie Powers as its new executive director, effective December 2, 2024. Powers, a resident of Glen Cove, NY, and former senior advisor with the American Museum of Natural History, will bring her experience in museum and educational leadership to Long Island’s only regional not-for-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation.
In an announcement sent to the press, Powers expressed her enthusiasm for joining the organization, saying, “Preserving Long Island’s architectural history and cultural heritage — through stewardship, education, and advocacy — is a mission that resonates deeply with me. My career at the American Museum of Natural History has focused on similar educational goals: interpreting and sharing knowledge about human cultures and the natural world.”
She added, “This opportunity is especially meaningful, as I spent much of my youth on both the North Shore, where I now live, and the South Shore, as well as in Brooklyn. Long Island’s architectural history is a vibrant mosaic of communities from around the world. Engaging with these diverse cultures will be essential to expanding Preservation Long Island’s reach and relevance for future generations.”
Powers succeeds Alexandra Parsons Wolfe, who retired last June, becoming the eighth executive director to lead Preservation Long Island, formerly known as the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities.
About Preservation Long Island
Headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Preservation Long Island is a not-for-profit organization that works with Long Islanders to preserve Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and stewardship of historic sites and collections.
With a mission to raise awareness, appreciation, and support for the celebration of a shared past, program areas include interpreting historic sites; collecting art and material culture pertaining to Long Island history; creating publications and exhibits; and providing direct support and technical assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local preservation efforts.
Learn more at their website.
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