Learn more about us and how we can help you make history
accessible, impactful, and sustainable.
Founded in 1996 and relaunched with fresh energy in 2023, Athena Research Consultants (ARC) is a certified woman-owned small family business based in southeast Michigan. We support clients in making history accessible, impactful, and sustainable.
I study the past to help clients understand where they’ve been and where they’re headed. As a qualified professional historian (36 CFR Part 61) with over 25 years of experience in historical research and writing, I’ve helped clients uncover their history, advocate for meaningful preservation, and connect people with places important to them. I believe in blending historic integrity and heritage stewardship with environmental awareness.
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. I’ve published articles, lectured on a variety of historical topics, curated private and public collections, and collaborated with cultural institutions across Michigan.
At ARC, I lead preservation and research projects that honor cultural heritage and elevate its role in contemporary planning and development. I dig deep into the past — not just for facts, but for the stories that reveal who we are, where we come from, and what’s worth preserving for the future. I’m also a community advocate who supports inclusive, community-driven preservation of historical sites that remind us why place matters. History should be compelling, accessible, and actionable.
At ARC, we’re here to help you tell the 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 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.
John Dziurman AIA, NCARB, was an architect, modern designer, and historic preservationist throughout his 60-year career. His award-winning work in historic preservation and community advocacy inspired and helped educate the public about the importance of architectural history and local preservation. He was also my dad and colleague. He passed away in 2023 from complications due to Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).
Athena Research Consultants is committed to giving back and donates up to 5% of project profits annually to organizations dedicated to researching and finding a cure for FTD and other dementia disorders. We also support efforts to rebuild communities after devastating fires or other natural disasters.
We have also made donations to the Rochester Neighborhood House to support local families, and to the Pasadena Humane Society and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in support of their work and efforts to rebuild after the recent and devastating California wildfires.

John Dziurman AIA, NCARB
Please consider learning more about dementia and how you can help support research and a cure. These are two charities we support annually. Thank you!
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