Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) was established in 2008. Built on the more than 30-year history of our predecessor organizations, the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier and the Preservation Coalition of Erie County, PBN is committed to bringing resources and results that ensure that our historic places thrive for generations to come.

 

 Our Team

 

Christiana Limniatis, Director of Preservation Services

Christiana Limniatis has nearly 15 years’ experience in historic preservation. Originally from Albany NY, Christiana completed her coursework towards an MA in Historic Preservation Planning at Cornell University and has worked in non-profit preservation advocacy and consulting in Louisiana, Tennessee, and New York. When not on her soapbox preaching the gospel of preservation, she enjoys watching endless marathons of Law & Order, visiting presidential gravesites, and reading cheesy historical fiction.

 

 

 

 

 

Corey Fabian-Barrett, Interim Executive Director / Director of Operations & Grants Management

An experienced nonprofit professional and historian, Corey Fabian-Barrett has 15 years’ experience supporting community organizations focused on history and historic preservation. She received her BA in history and archaeology from Smith College and an MA with distinction from University College London. A baker, a writer, and a miniaturist, Corey lives in a classic North Buffalo foursquare with her husband and holds the coveted position of best friend to Millie, arguably the best dog in the world.

 

 

 

 

Tabitha O’Connell, Preservation Planner

After completing a BA in Writing, Tabitha O’Connell worked as a paralegal at an immigration law firm for seven years before going back to school for Historic Preservation, receiving their master’s degree from the University at Buffalo in 2019. They love researching local history and architecture both on the job and off, and also enjoy writing fiction, exploring WNY, and saying hi to as many dogs as possible.

 

 

 

Constance Denise Strother, East Side Preservation Specialist

Constance Strother’s passion for our built environment began with the completion of her thesis in Interior Design at Villa Maria College in 2015. She completed a master’s degree in Urban Planning, specializing in Urban Design and Physical Planning, which she received from the University at Buffalo in 2019. Constance enjoys interior design and building wood furniture. When she has free time, she enjoys attending live Jazz, and watches crime shows and HGTV while hanging out with her son and her cat, Stinky.

 

 

 

Gregory Rabb, Field Services Coordinator

Gregory P. Rabb recently retired from SUNY Jamestown Community College where he was Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Global Education. He previously served as Chair of the Jamestown City Planning Commission, Vice Chair of the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, and President of the Jamestown City Council. He is a graduate of Canisius High School, Canisius College, and SUNY Buffalo School of Law. Greg also holds a Master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Greg lives with his cat Oliver and is happy to return to Buffalo, the city of his birth and the home of most of his family including six beautiful grand nephews.

 

 

Benjamin Rosiek, Communications Coordinator

Ben Rosiek has been working in historical nonprofits for over 10 years, with a strong attachment to living history museums. He has always been fascinated by local history and architecture, and any drive through the city turns into an impromptu tour. When not at work he likes to cook, sew, and of course collect antiques.   

 

Thank you to our major donors!