Mark Brennan is a visiting scholar who analyzes humanitarian operations to improve vulnerable groups' access to essential goods and services and to improve partnerships with public agencies and nonprofits with the goal to develop and implement innovative solutions to operational challenges. In his research at MIT, he focuses primarily on food assistance. At NWC, he works with DOD and U.N. agencies to document, analyze and improve how humanitarian assistance delivered by militaries reaches those in need more effectively and equitably. He received his Ph.D. from MIT.