Milford Wayne Donaldson, President of ICOMOS-USA& World Heritage USA (FAIA, LEED BD+C)

Mr. Donaldson is president of award-winning Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, since 1978, specializing in historic preservation services. He is currently licensed to practice architecture in California, Nevada and Arizona and holds a certified license from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Over the last 45 years, Mr. Donaldson has established himself as a leader in Historic Preservation, cultural conservation, and adaptive reuse of existing structures. In 1991, The California Council of the American Institute of Architects acknowledged Mr. Donaldson for his statewide leadership in the creation of the California Historical Building Code that allowed the rehabilitation of historic buildings. In 1992, the American Institute of Architects inducted Mr. Donaldson into the College of Fellows. Mr. Donaldson served as California’s State Historic Preservation Office from 2004-2012 supporting tribal communities. He served as the Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation from 2010-2019, appointed by President Obama, advocating Building a More Inclusive Preservation Program. Mr. Donaldson is President of ICOMOS-USA and World Heritage USA