Cassie Waddell is an experienced mechanical engineer and facilities specialist with an impressive track record in overseeing facility operation, maintenance, and instrumentation services for R&D buildings. After completing her studies in Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art and Engineering + Architecture (Hons), Engineering at the University of Kansas, she gained valuable experience in high performance building design and construction. Cassie currently manages a team of 30 employees at Genentech, where she supports the strategic direction of operations teams, identifies cost savings, and process improvement initiatives. She is widely recognized for her ability to drive efficiencies and service improvements for customers through partnerships with Integrated Facilities Management vendors.