Cassandra (Cass) McFadden

Vice President, Global Head of Sustainability

Contributions at Cortland

Cass focuses on establishing Cortland's sustainability agenda and roadmap, including setting priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), budgets, and timelines to ensure Cortland attains its goals. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this position, between her educational background and most recent roles overseeing sustainability within the multifamily industry. Cass is a participant in relevant industry associations and acts as Cortland’s appointed subject matter expert for the firm’s ESG efforts, with a focus on sustainability and climate risk.

Experience + Education

  • Vice President of Sustainability, Bozzuto
  • Director – Energy Management, AvalonBay Communities
  • MS, Energy Policy & Climate, Johns Hopkins University
  • BA, Environmental Studies & Political Science, Case Western Reserve University