Our Work

Kimberly S. Moreland, founder of Moreland Resource Consulting, LLC, is a distinguished leader in historic preservation with over 35 years of experience. Her work prominently focuses on documenting African American heritage, spearheading oral history projects, and advocating for cultural preservation through strategic funding and community collaboration.

Core Strengths:

  • Expert in historic preservation and cultural documentation.

  • Skilled in developing National Register nominations and African American heritage interpretation.

  • Proficient in public history writing, community engagement, and equity strategy.

  • Accomplished grant writer and project leader.

Key Projects:

  • Albina Preservation Initiative: Organized a symposium and led research to identify African American historic landmarks in Portland's Albina district.

  • African American MPD: Directed documentation efforts for the National Park Service to recognize African American resources in Oregon, located outside Portland.

  • Reparation Research Project: Co-developed a historical documentary on the displacement effects post-Vanport Flood.

  • Historic Nominations: Collaborated on National Register nominations with ARG and the City of Portland.

  • A Path Forward Report: Produced a report to support equity in transportation planning.

Accolades:

  • Juneneeth Community Hero Award (City of Tigard, 2024)

  • Oregon Heritage Excellence Award (2024)

  • Newsmaker of the Year, Royal Rosarians (2022)

  • Skanner’s Foundation, Drum Major for Justice Award (2022)

Kimberly's educational background includes an MBA in Organizational Strategy from George Fox University and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University. Her dedication to preserving African American narratives and spaces has established her as a key advocate in the field of historic preservation.

Publications & Exhibitions

  • Guest Writer, Restore Oregon: “Mary E. Barnes Fullilove,” 2025

  • Co-Author, “Building Legacy: BIPOC Construction Trailblazers,” 2024

  • Guest Contributor, Flossin Magazine: “Build Black Better,” 2024

  • Co-Curator, “Race to Change,” Oregon Black Pioneers & OHS

  • Author, Images of America: African Americans of Portland, Arcadia Publishing, 2013

  • Author/Project Coordinator, “African Americans in Portland: 1805–Present,” 1996

Community Leadership & Volunteering

  • Former President, Oregon Black Pioneers

  • Member, Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB), I-5 Rose Quarter Project

  • Consultant, Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge

  • Former Member, Portland Historic Landmarks Commission

  • Board Co-Chair, Bosco-Milligan Foundation – Architectural Heritage Center

  • Appointee, Oregon Heritage Commission (Past Governor’s Office)

Contact Us

Moreland Resource Consulting LLC

14894 SW 116th Place, Tigard, OR 97224

503-828-3577

Connect