Why MKC?
Proven in Complex Environments
Our work spans military organizations across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. We bring deep cultural fluency and operational understanding to every engagement — no learning curve, no generic frameworks.
Rigorous, Evidence-Based Assessment
We combine validated quantitative instruments with structured qualitative engagement, benchmarked against comparable organizations. You get data you can act on — not just a report.
A True Partner, Not a Vendor
As a boutique, principal-led firm, our lead consultant — Marla Keenan — is personally engaged in every phase of every project. You will never be handed off to a junior team or receive a templated deliverable.
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We know that finding the right fit for your organization's needs is a difficult choice. That’s why we offer a free consultation to understand your goals, needs, the scope of your work, and your budget.
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Advisors
CEO | PRINCIPAL ADVISOR
Marla Keenan
Marla B. Keenan is a nonresident fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center and a senior Advisor to PAX. Her areas of expertise focus on issues relating to international security, including human rights in armed conflict, protection of civilians, civilian harm tracking and analysis, and civil-military relations in armed conflict. Marla is also an International Security Program Fellow at New America, working to strengthen partnerships between NGOs and academic institutions on research in armed conflict.
Marla was senior director of policy and advocacy and previously senior director of programs at Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), a Washington, DC-based NGO working on armed conflict and the protection of civilians. She led the design, management, and successful implementation of outcome-focused field programs in active conflict zones. Marla has conducted high-level advocacy with international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, African Union, and NATO. She has worked on conflict and crisis in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, Syria, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Mali, Israel, Jordan, Nepal, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, Yemen, and the Central African Republic.
Marla is an Associate Certified Coach credentialed through the International Coaching Federation with 360+ hours of training and more than 100 hours of direct client interaction.
Marla holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and Organizational Management with a double concentration in policy analysis and international policy from the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy & Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at the University of Arizona. She resides in Austin, TX, with her partner and daughter.
Education
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
M.S. Public Policy Analysis, 2004
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
B.S. Business Administration, 1998
Activities & Affiliations
• International Security Fellow, New America
• Truman National Security Fellow
Certifications
• Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation