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Athena Research Consultants was founded in 1996 and relaunched with fresh energy in 2023.
As a federally qualified professional historian (36 CFR Part 61) with 30 years of experience, I have helped communities and clients uncover their history, advocate for meaningful preservation, and connect people with places important to them. I’m drawn to research that sheds light on overlooked stories or uncovers new angles on familiar topics because that’s where connection and curiosity thrive, adding layers to our understanding of a place or moment in time.
With Athena Research Consultants, I guide preservation and research projects that document the past and highlight cultural heritage as an integral part of contemporary community planning. History should be inclusive, accessible, and community-driven. I dig deep into the past for the stories that reveal who we are, where we come from, and what’s worth preserving for the future.
I will help you tell stories that deserve to be told with care, clarity, and purpose.
Tiffany Dziurman
Founder & Principal Historian

At Athena Research Consultants, our name and logo are inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and the arts. Known as a protector of cities and a patron of craftsmen, architects, and thinkers, Athena represents the ideals at the heart of our work: knowledge, preservation, and cultural legacy.
In Greek mythology, Athena was not only a warrior but a guide. She was a champion of reason, creative expression, and civic life. Her spirit lives on in our mission to safeguard history through careful research and advocacy for sustainable preservation practices. Whether we’re documenting a historic neighborhood, developing a public exhibit, or advocating for heritage sites, we draw from Athena’s blend of intellect and artistry.
In 2022, Tiffany received a Historic Preservation Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Tiffany appeared on camera as a historian for the PBS documentary, Pioneer Family on Van Hoosen Farm.
As a local supporter of historic preservation in and around her community, Tiffany has been interviewed by local media about various historic buildings.
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