Marla Keenan

Marla Keenan is an expert in human security, the protection of civilians, civilian harm mitigation and response, and civil-military relations in armed conflict. Her work has spanned the globe, including working on over a dozen conflicts. She has conducted high-level advocacy with international and regional organizations, including the United Nations, African Union, and NATO. From 2018-2023, Keenan ran a project for the Stimson Center focused on strengthening NATO’s ability to protect civilians in future operations. From 2005 to 2018, she was senior director of policy and advocacy and previously senior director of programs at the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), a Washington, DC-based NGO working on armed conflict and the protection of civilians. Marla holds a Master of Science in Public Policy and 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.