Debi Howell-Ardila

Debi Howell-Ardila serves as the Senior Cultural Resources Team Lead for SWCA Environmental Consultants in Southern California, bringing extensive experience in architectural history and historic preservation. Previous roles include positions as a Senior Architectural Historian at HELIX Environmental Planning and Rincon Consultants, along with significant contributions as a Commissioner on the City of South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission, where responsibilities encompassed reviewing historic preservation initiatives and guiding local landmark nominations. Howell-Ardila has held various historic preservation positions, including project management and authorship of significant reports pertaining to the Los Angeles Unified School District's historic resources. Educational qualifications include a Master of Historic Preservation from USC School of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies and Architectural History from the University of California, Berkeley.