SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Rachel Lee, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, joins HDR as Education, Science, and Advanced Technologies (ESAT) Principal in the San Francisco office.

In collaboration with local and regional education, science, and advanced technologies leaders, Lee will help drive the overall direction of the ESAT sector in the San Francisco architecture studio and throughout Northern California. Her role will entail strategic planning, business development, building client relationships, leading pursuits, and directing project teams.

"I am thrilled to join a team of outstanding experts whose focus is on complex science and technology projects," Lee said. "Together we will create dynamic laboratory environments and transformative technical spaces that will take our clients to the next generation of innovation."

Lee brings over 20 years of experience leading science and technology and research and development facility projects for tech companies, top research institutions, biotech companies, and developers. Her portfolio includes work for Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, Bayer, and Ford Motor Company among others.

“We’re really happy to have Rachel join HDR and our San Francisco team. With a strong background in laboratory planning and project leadership, Rachel is a great compliment to an already outstanding team in the Bay Area,” said Steve Riojas, Global Director for ESAT.

Within the lab design industry, Lee helps to define new paradigms and trends in R+D facilities. She has frequently presented at conferences across the U.S., including Tradeline, I2SL, and the Lab Design Conference.