Michael Flaherty

Michael Flaherty, PMP®, is a Senior Program Manager at Leidos, overseeing operations for over 250 employees who support the US Air Force Air Combat Command. With a rich history in military leadership, they have held significant roles such as Intelligence Flight Commander and Commander of the 609th Air Intelligence Squadron, managing multimillion-dollar assets and complex ISR operations. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in East Asian History and Mandarin Chinese from the University of Maryland, as well as a Master's in Strategic Studies from Air University, where they achieved the highest academic distinction. They are recognized for their expertise in operations management, project management, and strategic partnerships, contributing to major defense initiatives throughout their career.