Team

Dr. Steve Karacic joined Chronicle Heritage in 2018, where he helped to establish the Tallahassee Office. In 2022, he founded the International Heritage division. As President of Chronicle Heritage, he is focused on expanding the firm’s global presence and delivering exceptional results to clients worldwide. Steve is responsible for high-level project oversight, vision, and execution, ensuring that Chronicle Heritage’s services and deliverables address our clients’ needs. Steve earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College and his B.A. in Latin at DePauw University.

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As Vice President – International at Chronicle Heritage, Dr. Angela Perri directs a broad portfolio of heritage projects across the GCC. Since joining the firm in 2021, she has expanded the division’s international capabilities and built a diverse team of heritage professionals from around the world. Her leadership has supported the successful delivery of dozens of major initiatives for clients operating in complex cultural and regulatory environments. Dr. Perri holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Durham University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Portland State University.

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As Regional Principal at Chronicle Heritage Arabia, Dr. Tremblay oversees the strategic delivery of archaeological and heritage projects across the GCC. She leads multidisciplinary teams and supports clients through surveys, excavations, monitoring, HIAs, and broader heritage initiatives, ensuring alignment with national priorities and international best practice. Dedicated to collaboration and mentorship, Dr. Tremblay builds partnerships that balance cultural preservation with sustainable development. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Archaeology from Durham University and a B.A. (Hons) in Anthropology from the University of Victoria.

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Yasir Asiri is a general manager with a background in logistics. Starting out as an operations logistics specialist, Yasir has gained valuable experience in managing operations. Yasir currently focuses on improving team performance and streamlining processes. He has played a key role in the success of numerous projects, driving growth and achieving outstanding results.

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Matthew Hayne Sillitoe joined Chronicle Heritage’s International Heritage division in 2023, bringing more than a decade of experience in consultative sales, business development, and project management across the Middle East and other international markets. As a strong collaborator passionate about preserving heritage and fostering positive change, Matthew is committed to making a lasting impact on the heritage industry. With a bachelor’s degree in strategic business management from the University of Pretoria, and as a certified project manager, Matthew’s strategic approach and deep understanding of global markets drive the International Heritage division’s business growth.

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Dr. Matthew Jameson joined Chronicle Heritage in 2022, having previously held academic positions at Bryn Mawr College, Rutgers University, and the Sijal Institute (Amman, Jordan). With specializations in stratigraphic excavation, ceramic analysis, and photogrammetry, Matthew has participated in numerous international research projects and supervised fieldwork in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, North Macedonia, Greece, and Saudi Arabia. Matthew earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at Bryn Mawr College and his B.A. in Classics at Gettysburg College.

Rob Woodside is a highly respected built heritage specialist with extensive experience in historic building analysis and conservation strategy. His appointment strengthens Chronicle’s capacity to deliver expert heritage advice in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, as well as globally, ensuring clients benefit from industry-leading insight and a rigorous, evidence-based approach to managing the historic environment, in line with delivering informed, high-quality built heritage advice across complex and sensitive projects. Rob has over 30 years of experience caring for some of the most significant historic buildings and ancient monuments in the UK, including Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall, Osborne House, and Dover Castle.

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Samer Amhaz joined Chronicle Heritage in 2023, bringing two and a half decades of experience in archaeological exploration, heritage preservation, and project management. Samer earned his master’s degree at the Lebanese University and has led extensive studies of Lebanon’s subterranean and historical sites as a member of the Association Libanaise D'Etudes Spéléologiques (ALES). Samer has also spearheaded the Outreach and Shadowing Program at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh. His work spans community engagement, rural life, ecotourism, and religious tourism, focusing on uncovering and promoting the rich cultural landscape of Lebanon and the Middle East.

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Dr. Tom Fitton has been with Chronicle Heritage since 2023 and brings to the International Heritage division over fifteen years of experience using multifaceted field surveys, geophysics, remote sensing, GIS, drone mapping, and 3D modeling to consider archaeological settlements within their contemporary cultural and environmental landscapes. Tom holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of York, an M.A. in Archaeology from Durham University, and a B.A. in Archaeology from the University of Southampton. His research interests include early medieval Islamic landscapes and the maritime landscapes and coastal settlements of the Swahili Coast of Eastern Africa.

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Dr. Yaman Dalanay joined Chronicle Heritage’s Riyadh office as an Account Executive in 2025, bringing together his passion for cultural heritage with a strong commercial mindset. He enjoys working at the intersection of heritage, client engagement, and strategic growth, helping bridge the gap between cultural value and commercial objectives. Before joining Chronicle Heritage, Yaman worked in the heritage sector in AlUla — one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant cultural landscapes. Earlier in his career, Yaman worked in marketing and communications, sharpening his skills in relationship building, client understanding, and crafting compelling narratives. Yaman holds a Ph.D. and M.St. in Archaeology from the University of Oxford.

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Helen Juergens joined Chronicle Heritage in 2016 after earning her M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology at New York University and her Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Tulane University. Helen has been involved with international projects in Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and the Caribbean, as well as projects across the southeastern and northeastern United States. Helen has extensive technical experience in surveying and excavation, laboratory management and curation, photography and scientific illustration, and GIS. Due to her architectural background, she is also skilled in drafting and 3D modeling with expertise in historic structure and cultural landscape reporting.

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Dr. Julian Jansen van Rensburg joined Chronicle Heritage in 2022, bringing more than two decades of experience managing archaeological surveys and excavation projects. Julian earned his Ph.D. at the University of Exeter and his M.A. in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton. He has worked with the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage and the World Monument Fund on various initiatives and has published extensively on rock art, island and coastal archaeology, and maritime trade within the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. One of Julian’s recent projects is a multidisciplinary study funded by National Geographic on the population history of the island of Soqotra, Yemen, published in Nature.

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Julia Bastek-Michalska joined Chronicle Heritage in 2024 with nearly two decades of experience working as a heritage illustrator, graphic designer, and cartographer. During this period, Julia has developed a large portfolio of illustrations for projects in Poland, the United Kingdom, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, leveraging computer-aided graphics applications to produce high-quality visual representations of the past. Julia holds an M.A. in the Archaeology of Architecture as well as a diploma in Arabic Culture and Language from the Nicolaus Copernicus University. She is proficient in Esri software solutions, artifact illustrations, data visualization, infographics, and photography.

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Mazen Arzouni joined Chronicle Heritage in 2023 with nearly two decades of experience in archaeological excavation, analysis, and reporting, as well as ceramic illustration, photogrammetry, laser scanning, LiDAR, and cartography. Mazen holds a master’s degree in Islamic Ceramics from the Lebanese University and has participated in major field projects in Lebanon, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. His academic interests are centered around the archaeology of Lebanon and the Arab world more broadly, with a focus on Umayyad ceramics in the Levant and mud brick structures. Mazen has extensive experience as a professional caver with the Association Lebanaise d'Etudes Spéléologiques (ALES), where he specializes in both subterranean photography and cave mapping.

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Dr. Katherine Crawford joined the Chronicle Heritage team in 2023, having previously held academic positions at the University of British Columbia, Arizona State University, and the Cyprus Institute. Katherine’s work leverages GIS, machine learning, simulations, database systems, agent-based modeling, and network science to analyze sites and settlement patterns. Katherine holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of Southampton and an M.A. in Classical Archaeology from the University of British Columbia. Katherine has worked on excavation and surveying projects in Italy, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia.

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Dr. Sarah Duffy joined the Chronicle Heritage team at the beginning of 2024 following more than two decades of experience as an imaging specialist. Sarah has designed custom recording workflows for resources ranging in size from artifacts to landscapes and provided recording and training services for academic and commercial heritage projects. Sarah holds a Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of York along with an M.S. in Historic Preservation and a B.A. in Anthropology and Archaeology from the University of Texas at Austin. Sarah’s areas of expertise include 2.5/3D techniques such as reflectance transformation imaging (RTI), photogrammetry, virtual-RTI, and laser scanning.

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Hanna Fakhry joined Chronicle Heritage at the beginning of 2024, bringing nearly twenty years of experience in field excavation, rescue excavation, and classical site management. Hanna earned his B.A. from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and specializes in osteoarchaeology, human/animal burials, single-context excavation, archaeological drawing, and funerary architecture, particularly relating to the Roman period. He has participated in and led archaeological projects in Lebanon (Beirut, Qadisha Valley, Tripoli, Byblos) and Saudi Arabia and has also worked as a consultant for numerous urban development and archaeological site reintegration initiatives.

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Dr. Federica Duva joined Chronicle Heritage in 2024, adding to the International Heritage division a wealth of field experience conducting archaeological excavations, surveys, and research for projects in Saudi Arabia, Italy, Tunisia, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. Federica holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Islamic Art and Archaeology as well as a B.A. in Archaeology from the Sapienza University of Rome. Her research interests include early and medieval Islamic art and architecture, the transition from the Sasanian Empire to Islam, urbanism, and the landscape archaeology of the Abbasid period.

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Shalini Mahajan joined Chronicle Heritage in 2024 with a background in cultural resources, tourism, and project management for private-sector firms and government agencies spanning more than two decades. Shalini has worked as an architect and heritage conservation professional, led international teams on heritage projects in India and Zanzibar, and collaborated extensively with stakeholders including UNESCO. Shalini earned her M.Sc. in Economics and Architectural and Environmental Heritage Conservation through a joint program at the IUAV University of Venice and the University of Nova Gorica and her B.A. in Architecture at the Sushant School of Art and Architecture.

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Michal Michalski came on board the Chronicle Heritage team in 2024, having previously worked as a field archaeologist for commercial and research projects in Poland, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar before transitioning to a career as a geographic information systems (GIS) professional in government and heritage management. Michal holds an M.Sc. in Geographic Information Science from the University of Edinburgh and an M.A. in the Archaeology of Architecture along with a postgraduate diploma in Arabic Language and Culture from Nicolaus Copernicus University.

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Riccardo Menis has been with Chronicle Heritage since 2024 and adds to the firm’s International Heritage division over a decade’s worth of expertise in team direction, excavation, intensive and extensive surveys, and topography. Riccardo earned his M.A. in world heritage and cultural development through the ITCILO of Turin, his M.A. in ancient Near Eastern studies at the University of Trieste, and his B.A. in archaeology at the University of Udine. Riccardo has participated in archaeological research projects in Northern Iraq, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. His specializations include pottery and artifact processing, database software, and GIS management with QGIS.

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Ghina Sabalbal joined Chronicle Heritage as a Senior Preservation Planner in early 2025. She is a Structural Engineer specializing in the conservation and management of cultural heritage sites and monuments. Ghina brings extensive experience in structural assessments and the consolidation of historic structures, as well as in project management and the development of conservation management plans. She has particular expertise in disaster risk management and post-disaster response and recovery for heritage sites. Her work has spanned the Middle East, including Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. She has collaborated with international organizations such as UNESCO, as well as local governmental agencies, NGOs, and private firms.

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Dr. Greg Williams has been with Chronicle Heritage since 2022, having previously held positions as an instructor at Boston College and Wellesley College and as a consultant for the Islamic Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Greg earned his Ph.D. in Islamic Archaeology at the University of Bonn, his M.A. in Arabic Studies from the American University in Cairo, and his B.A. in Anthropology and History at Gettysburg College. With field experience in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Spain, Greg adds a wealth of technical knowledge and domain expertise to the International Heritage division.

Naif Alshehri is a heritage and archaeology specialist with extensive experience in preparing commercial and technical proposals for archaeological and heritage projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He specializes in Heritage Resources Management and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), combining subject matter expertise with structured project delivery. Naif has worked with both public and private sector clients to align project needs with strategic and technical capabilities.
He has been involved in large-scale cultural heritage initiatives and has contributed to shaping partnerships, bids, and proposals for key heritage developments in Saudi Arabia. In his current role as Subject Matter Expert at Chronicle Heritage, Naif supports the commercial team by bridging the gap between client expectations and the company’s service offerings.

Kate Faccia joined Chronicle Heritage in 2024, bringing with her almost a decade in UK commercial archaeology and over 20 years of study, research, and work within the field of archaeology. Kate has participated in UK-based commercial fieldwork, as well as field and lab-based projects in Jordan, Russia, the Baltics, and East Africa. Kate has a keen interest in how archaeology can be transformed into benefits for communities and clients. She is also an osteoarchaeologist by trade. Kate earned her Ph.D. in Archaeology at the University of Calgary, her M.A. in Anthropology (Bioarchaeology) at Arizona State University, and her B.A. in Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Marit Leenstra joined Chronicle Heritage’s International Heritage division in 2024, having previously served in project management roles at the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) and participated in a wide variety of commercial archaeology projects. Marit holds an M.A. in Urban Archaeology as well as an M.A. in Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University College London and a B.A. in History and European Politics from Utrecht University.

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Asma Alghamdi is an experienced accountant who joined our team in Riyadh and quickly became a valuable asset. She brings strong expertise in financial reporting, invoicing, VAT compliance, and audit support. Asma is highly regarded for her attention to detail, reliability, and consistently positive attitude. Her dedication and professionalism have earned her the trust and respect of the entire team.

Dr. Judith Bill joined Chronicle Heritage in 2025. She previously spent five years at a think tank in Riyadh, where she was first an editor and later Director of Publishing, managing the English and Arabic editorial functions, translation, and desktop publishing. As a specialist academic and research editor, Judith has more than a decade of experience in working with authors writing in English as an additional language. She holds a Ph.D. in English Literature, with expertise in early nineteenth-century English prose, from Nottingham Trent University, along with an M.A. in English Literary Research and a B.A. in English from the University of Leicester. Following successful completion of her doctorate, she taught on undergraduate courses at NTU for six years.

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Mariam Albisher joined Chronicle Heritage in 2025, bringing her passion for cultural heritage and experience in archaeology and museum guiding to the company. She trained in archaeological excavation and analysis in Historical Diriyah with Chronicle Heritage, and worked at Princess Nourah University’s Historical Museum, where she guided tours, organized and managed museum halls, and promoted museum events. She also volunteered at the Saudi National Museum and the Van Cleef & Arpels Exhibition. Mariam earned her B.A. in Archaeology and Museum Studies as part of the inaugural class at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

May Alwehaibi is an organized and resourceful Administrative Assistant with strong communication and problem-solving skills. She excels at managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient operations.

Sam Rodriguez is a seasoned Human Resources executive with over three decades of experience driving organizational transformation and aligning people strategies with business goals. He has led initiatives in talent management, leadership development, succession planning, and compensation design, while successfully navigating mergers, acquisitions, and union negotiations. Known for delivering measurable results, Sam has reduced turnover, improved operational efficiency, and implemented innovative HR solutions across diverse industries and global markets. A multilingual communicator and certified HR professional, he combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Sam holds a master’s in human resource management and is pursuing dual MBA/DBA degrees, reinforcing his commitment to leadership excellence and continuous growth.

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