Michael Cortese
Strategic Facilities Planning | Aligning Facilities, People & Purpose
- Role
- Senior Director, Campus & Facilities Strategic Planning at NYU Langone Health
- Location
- Westport, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Cortese
Strategic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of identifying operational gaps and driving cross-functional, collaborative solutions. Trusted advisor to C-suite leadership, recognized for building and mentoring high-performing teams, both direct and matrixed.Skilled in leading complex initiatives by balancing big-picture strategy with detail-driven execution. Passionate about developing talent through coaching and strategic guidance, fostering confidence, capability, and long-term growth. Known for turning ambiguity into clarity, leveraging subject matter expertise to extract actionable insights, and maintaining a sharp focus on outcomes that drive measurable impact.
Experience
Senior Director, Campus & Facilities Strategic Planning
Feb 2026 — Present
Education
Roger Williams University
BArch, Architecture
2001 — 2006
Boston University
Masters, Urban Affairs
2009 — 2010
Institute of Fine and Liberal Arts at Palazzo Rucellai
Florence, Italy: The Architecture Program
2004 — 2004
Skills
- Project Planning
- Urban Planning
- Healthcare Design
- Strategic Planning
- Comprehensive Planning
- Space Planning
- Interior Design
- Sustainable Design
- Design Research
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