Margarita Jerabek, PhD

Occupation: President
Company: Jerabek Historic Resources Corporation
Born: Guatemala

Education:
PhD in Modern Art and Architecture, History, Theory and Criticism, University of California, Los Angeles (2005)
Master of Architectural History, Theory and Criticism, European and American Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Virginia (1991)
MA in Architectural History, University of Virginia (1985)
BA in Art History, Oberlin College and Conservatory (1983)

Certifications:
Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Virginia (1985)

Career:
President, Jerabek Historic Resources Corporation (2026-Present)
Historic Resources Strategic Development Director, Environmental Science Associates (2023-2026)
Director of Historic Resources, Environmental Science Associates (2006-2023)
Senior Architectural Historian, Technical Lead, EDAW (Now AECOM), Los Angeles, CA (2005-2006)
Senior Architectural Historian, EDAW (Now AECOM) (2004-2006)
Senior Architectural Historian, Parsons Corporation (1995-2004)
Graduate Teaching Associate, Art History Department, University of California, Los Angeles (1996-1997)
Architectural Historian, John Milner Associates (1991-1995)
Curatorial Intern, National Building Museum, Washington, DC (1991)
Architectural Historian, Land and Community Associates (1989-1991)
Library Assistant, Ibero-American Bibliography, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1986-1989)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Architectural History Department, School of Architecture, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1984-1985)
Guest Curator, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Oberlin, OH (1982-1983)

Civic:
Board Member, QMI (2025-Present); Education Committee Member, California Preservation Foundation (2025-Present)

Achievements:
Dissertation, “Adolf Loos in Central European Culture”; MA Thesis, “Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc’s Organic Theory of Style”

Awards:
Honoree, Preservation Design Award Rehabilitation, California Preservation Foundation (2024); Honoree, Preservation Design Award Reconstruction, California Preservation Foundation (2023); Recipient, Award of Merit Winner for Best Rehabilitation Project, Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Awards, CBIA/PCBC (2020); Recipient, Preservation Design Award, California Preservation Foundation (2016); Recipient, Westside Design Award, Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square Project, Westside Urban Forum (2014); Recipient, Westside Prize, Dunbar Hotel Rehabilitation Project, Los Angeles, California, Westside Urban Forum (2014); Recipient, Preservation Design Award, California Preservation Foundation (2012)

Memberships:
Member, Cultural Resources Committee, Society of Architectural Historians; Member, Santa Monica Conservancy; Member, Los Angeles Conservancy; Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Family:
Daughter of Karel Jerabek
Married

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