ABOUT KEENAN
Keenan's Background & Expertise
Keenan brings a wealth of insights and strategic acumen to the world of social impact. With over a decade of experience across multiple industries, including professional sports (National Football League), consulting and tech, Keenan has emerged as an esteemed leader in the corporate social impact space.
Recognized for his TEDx talk, "Why Sports Will Save Humanity," Keenan's influence extends beyond inspiring words—he currently serves on the Board of the Baltimore Area Sports Health Initiative (B.A.S.H), supports grassroots organizations in the DMV region and is currently the Program Manager of Community Impact at a leading technology company based in San Francisco–steering their community impact strategy and accelerating the missions of nonprofits, globally.
Holding an M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, a B.A. in Exercise & Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and as a proud graduate of The George Washington University Sport Philanthropy Certificate Program, Keenan's academic foundation serves as the bedrock of his dynamic expertise.
As a speaker, Keenan seeks to inspire others using positive energy, compelling storytelling and entertaining speech. He recognizes and cultivates the potential in others while focusing on their strengths to stimulate personal and group excellence. Keenan has had the pleasure of speaking in many different spaces such as the United Way’s Emerging Leaders United Conference, Stevenson University, The George Washington University, Howard Community College, The University of Maryland, Howard University, the NextGen Summit and the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals. As a speechwriter, he’s curated compelling messaging for nonprofit and community leaders, professional athletes and academic communities – reaching a variety of audiences to make a lasting impact.
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In Keenan, you're not just gaining a speechwriter or public speaker; you're partnering with a dynamic social impact luminary whose rich experience, academic prowess, and passion for compelling storytelling have not only graced prestigious stages like TEDx but are actively transforming communities worldwide. Let Keenan amplify your message and inspire change with his unique blend of strategic insight and captivating narratives.