The Jaybird Foundation is pleased to welcome Kimberly Connor as our Summer Architecture Intern. Kimberly joins us from Thomas Jefferson University, where she is pursuing a degree in architecture and is expected to graduate in Fall 2026.
Kimberly has developed a strong interest in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and computational design, making her an excellent addition to our team as we continue preserving historic resources throughout Montgomery County.
Our partnership with Kimberly began during Thomas Jefferson University’s Historic Preservation Design Studio, where architecture students collaborated with the Jaybird Foundation to explore adaptive reuse concepts for the historic Derrick Casselberry Property. Through this studio, Kimberly helped develop creative design solutions that balanced historic preservation with contemporary community needs, demonstrating both technical skill and a thoughtful approach to preserving our shared heritage. These experiences have strengthened her understanding of how thoughtful design can protect historic resources while creating meaningful opportunities for future use.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Kimberly hopes to build her career in the Philadelphia region, continuing to work on projects that celebrate historic architecture and revitalize communities through preservation.
During her internship with the Jaybird Foundation, Kimberly will assist with architectural documentation, site analysis, design concepts, grant support, and long-term planning for the Derrick Casselberry Property, while also contributing to other preservation initiatives as our organization continues to grow.
We are especially proud to continue our partnership with Thomas Jefferson University by providing students with hands-on experience in community-based historic preservation. Investing in the next generation of preservation professionals is central to our mission, and internships like this help bridge classroom learning with real-world impact.
We are excited to have her on our team and look forward to the creativity, knowledge, and enthusiasm she will bring to our preservation efforts this summer.
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