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Shane McNamee MD

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Industry Lead, Global Public Health at Appian
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Shane McNamee is a physician executive and Appians Industry Lead for Global Public Health. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in leading complex healthcare transformations for public sector organizations, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Ohio.

As a board-certified physician, he has a background in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a notable focus on caring for veterans with traumatic brain injuries and complex combat wounds. People who have worked with him describe him as a dedicated healer and a passionate patient advocate.

He was recently named a 2026 IGNITE honoree, recognizing him as a powerful leader igniting digital transformation in the federal health sector.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Industry Lead, Global Public Health
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Federal Health Innovation
Leads initiatives to build 'Systems of Action' and enable 'Care without Boundaries' for the VA, HHS, and other federal health systems.
Veteran Healthcare
Has extensive experience from multiple senior roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on transforming care for veterans.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Industry Lead, Global Public Health
Appian
11-2024
Senior Advisor to the CMIO
Department of Veterans Affairs
10-2024 - 6-2025
Health Solution Architect | Digital Health Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
10-2024 - 6-2025
Health Solution Architect | Digital Health Office
Department of Veterans Affairs
10-2022 - 2-2024
Chief Growth Officer
Smile Digital Health
In the press

Media appearances

Appian AI Transforms Clinical Workflows for Global Public Health Agencies. Featured in Appian Investor Relations (press release)
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Education
1998 - 2002
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Medical College of Ohio
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Marquette University
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