President's Corner
Carol Quillen
President and CEO
Carol Quillen is the 10th President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and joined the National Trust in January 2024. Carol brings to the National Trust a deep appreciation of history, and a distinguished career leading academic institutions. Prior to the National Trust, she served as the 18th president of Davidson College (2011-2022).
Articles and Appearances
- "Historic Sites Are Where Americans Learn Who We Are," Time
- "Welcome to a New Year of Possibility"
- "President's Note: Preservation's Potential," Preservation
- "Tell the Full American Story, Build a Shared Future" via LinkedIn
- "The Power of Storytelling for a Healthy Democracy," Kansas City Public Library
- "Opinion: Learn the Stories of America’s Past to Create a Greater Future," The Kansas City Star
- "Administration Funding Cuts and Consolidation Threaten Historic Preservation"
- "President's Note: A Catalyst for Transformation," Preservation
- "The Power of Preservation"
- "Why Preserving Old Buildings Might Be the Key to Thriving Communities," Veranda
- Cultural Custodians: How America's Collections Preserve and Propel (Video)
- Creating Community with Cheap Old Houses (Video)
Announcing the 2026 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
See the List