Today, we welcome Hannah Chacko (she/her) aboard as our new Research and Preservation Associate. In 2025, Hannah completed her undergraduate degree from Hunter College in Design and Visual Communications, where she took the greatest interest in the intersections of user experience design, research, and accessibility. Along the way, she realized that she wanted to develop […]
Today we welcome Jonathan Mellon as Village Preservation’s new Director of Research and Preservation. Born and raised in New York, Jonathan grew up in the city’s first historic district, Brooklyn Heights, and gained a strong appreciation for architecture from his mother, who had a background in art history. Jonathan has extensive experience working for the government in New York City, Washington, DC, and […]
Today we welcome Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler as our new Development Associate. Sandra is excited to be joining Village Preservation, and looks forward to supporting and working with our dedicated member community. Sandra is originally from Dripping Springs, Texas. Growing up in the country sparked her interest in how people make their homes and livelihoods off of the land, […]
Today, we welcome David Herman to our staff as Communications Manager. David is a graphic designer, editor, and photographer, as well as a longtime activist focusing on livable streets, better biking, and a more equitable built environment in New York City. He is a previous co-chair of Transportation Alternatives’ Brooklyn Activist Committee, where he continues […]
