Lynn Simpson

Director Human Capital and Resource Management and Chief of Staff

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Mission Viejo, California, United States

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About me
Professional Coach, Experienced former Senior Executive in Department of Defense
Education
- Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
  2021 - 2021
- American University
  2000 - 2002
  Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  1980 - 1984
  Bachelor's degree
- Naval Postgraduate School
  2018 - 2018
  Executive Education
- University of Virginia Darden School of Business
  2019 - 2019
  Executive Program
Experience
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
  Jun 2007 - Jun 2014
  Director Human Capital and Resource Management and Chief of Staff
- Office of the Secretary of Defense (P&R)
  Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
  Performing the Duties of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
- National Defense University
  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
  Senior Advisor and OSD Executive
- Department of the Navy, Commander Pacific Fleet
  Jun 2014 - Jul 2020
  Executive Director Total force Management
- Partnership for Public Service
  Jul 2021 - now
  Strategic Advisor to Government Executives (SAGE)
  Continuing commitment to public service by providing advice and support to government leaders in human capital strategy.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
  IPEC Coaching
  Feb 2022
  View certificate
- Certified Life Coach | COR.E Transitions Dynamics™ Specialist (CTDS)
  IPEC Coaching
  Oct 2025
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- ICF Member Badge
  International Coaching Federation
  Sept 2022
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- Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
  IPEC Coaching
  Nov 2021
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- Certified Executive Coach | COR.E Leadership Dynamics™ Specialist (CLDS)
  IPEC Coaching
  Sept 2025
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lynn Simpson
  Causey Award for Excellence in Human Resources Mike Causey and Federal News Radio Sep 2013 In her nomination for a Causey Award, Lynn C. Simpson was called a "lead architect for a strategic human capital strategy that addresses the new fiscal reality" facing the National Defense University. Simpson also leads NDU's talent management process, which ensures the NDU workforce maintains the skills and talent necessary to support the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense's initiatives in advancing and transforming joint education.
- Awarded to Lynn Simpson
  Honorary Awards for Distinguished and Exceptional Civilian Service Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, DoD Inspector General Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, Secretary of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Distinguished Civilian Service Award, Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award, Secretary of Defense Award for Distinguished Service, 2013 Causey Award for Excellence, Secretary of Health and Human Services Exceptional Civilian Service Award, Office of the DoD Inspector General Employee of the Year.