This episode features a conversation with Sarah Marsom.  We cover ways to make the preservation field more accessible, the impetus behind her Dismantle Preservation Conference and the importance of getting paid.

Quote:  "We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color." - Dr. Maya Angelou
Links:
Dismantle Preservation Unconference landing page 
Dismantle Preservation 40 Under 40 
Rust Belt Instagram
Suffrage workshop
Sarah's blog for spoonflower

Not mentioned in the show but additional awesome organizations and Young Preservation groups for you:
Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation 
Death to Museums
https://cincinnatipreservationcollective.org
https://www.facebook.com/PreservIndy/
https://www.facebook.com/youngohiopreservationists
https://www.facebook.com/buffalosyoungpreservationists

Bio:  Sarah Marsom
With 10+ years of experience working in the cultural resources field, Sarah Marsom has a keen understanding of storytelling and connecting people to the past. Sarah works to improve the preservation movement’s accessibility by empowering the next generation of community advocates and increasing representation of lesser-known histories. In 2018, Sarah was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as the recipient of the American Express Aspire Award during the 2018 National Preservation Awards and as an honoree of the inaugural 40 Under 40: People Saving Place's list.  
Sarah's work has been featured in Curbed, Traditional Building Magazine, and the National Parks Service’s LGBTQ America Theme Study, amongst other publications and podcasts. 
Find her on  Instagram, Twitter,  LinkedIn or email her at  me@sarahmarsom.com.

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