Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, promoted Emerald Masangcay to Director, Site Planning in the firm’s Oak Brook, Illinois, office.
In this role, Masangcay will spearhead the regional growth and leadership of the Site Planning team, which partners with the project teams in the initial stages of project pursuits to define design direction and project scope while identifying potential site challenges. Operating on a global scale, the Site Planning team contributes to projects and initiatives across all of Ware Malcomb’s national and international offices.
Masangcay has more than 20 years of industry experience leading site planning, space planning, and architectural building design services for a diverse range of major commercial and industrial client projects. She joined Ware Malcomb as a Project Designer in 2019 and was subsequently promoted to Studio Manager, concentrating on design advancement and implementing enhanced delivery methods. Her focus on embracing technology and process refinement has led to a high-performing, driven team.
Masangcay earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. She serves as the Midwest’s DEI Regional Champion and is passionate about serving the community through mentorships and charities. Her family founded Operation Uniquecorn, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
