Michael Devany
Leadership, Innovation and Science - Vice Admiral (ret)
- Role
- Senior Advisory Consultant at Lindahl Reed Inc.
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Devany
Collaborative and energetic maritime leader. Experienced senior executive supporting operational science and infrastructure in the marine environment. Proven communicator with innate ability to quickly synthesize information and make calculated decisions in a tough fiscal environment. Skilled at creating opportunities and leading people forward collaboratively towards shared interests. Exceptionally skilled at leading teams developing requirements for ship and science facilities, conducting analysis of alternatives, and building the business case analysis to inform executive level decision making. Valued executive leadership coach for improving individual and organizational capabilities.
Experience
Senior Advisory Consultant
Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Supports enterprise-wide strategic growth initiatives, lead mission-critical program development efforts, and mentor internal teams. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior government leaders, providing counsel on organizational structure, facilities and operations, workforce optimization, stakeholder engagement, and policy.
Education
Co-Active Training Institute
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach - CPCC, Coaching
University of Washington
Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
2019 — 2020
University of South Florida
Master of Public Health - MPH, Environmental Health
1997
City University of Seattle
Master of Science, Project Management
2015
Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership at the Peak, Leadership
2011 — 2011
NOAA Leadership Competencies and Developmental Program (LCDP)
Leadership
2009 — 2011
Seattle University
Graduate Certificate, Executive Leadership
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
1985
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior Managers in Government
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