Rachel Richards
About Rachel Richards
Rachel Richards is the Operations and Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California, since 2019. She has a background in property management and holds a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis.
Title
Rachel Richards serves as the Operations and Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. She has been in this role since 2019 and is based in Livermore, California.
Company
Sandia National Laboratories is where Rachel Richards is currently employed as the Operations and Engineering Lead. Sandia is a renowned institution focused on national security and technology development.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Richards obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis. She studied there from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in understanding and developing regional and community projects.
Professional Background
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Rachel Richards had an extensive career in property management. She worked at Federal Realty Investment Trust in various capacities from 2004 to 2018, including roles as a Regional Property Manager and Property Manager in San Jose, CA. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Property Manager at Cantrell, Harris and Associates, and at Safeway, gaining robust experience in facility and property management.
Achievements
In 2020, Rachel Richards successfully managed the installation of a critical piece of equipment for Continuity of Operations during the statewide shelter-in-place order. She coordinated with out-of-state contractors and engaged virtually with structural engineers. She also serves as the Center Facilities Lead and Huddle Facilitator for the 8700 Huddle team, aiming to streamline communication between Mission Delivery and Mission Enabling organizations.