McColm & Company (McCO) is a mission-driven consulting firm working to help clients achieve critical diplomacy, development, and security objectives. We deliver bold ideas, expert analysis, build skills, and catalyze connections that improve the quality of life, globally. McCO works in three areas of practice: policy and diplomacy, economic growth and trade, and gender and inclusion. Our primary functional services include training and capacity building, advisory and technical consulting, research and analysis, and monitoring and evaluation.
Mission
Improve the Quality of Life, Globally.
We believe that quality of life is a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors. It is built on the foundation of individual agency and broad and equal access to opportunity based on merit and hard work. It includes the ability for one to define and pursue meaningful goals and dreams, to maintain control over one's financial means, and to maintain the relationships that matter. It requires being a responsible citizen and contributing to your community, with a keen focus on avoiding harm to others and maintaining compassion for those less fortunate.
Values
Do No HarmOur solutions are underpinned by our adherence to Do No Harm principles. We recognize and design for the multi-faceted dynamics of local contexts and analyze potential outcomes for unintended consequences. Excellence in DeliveryOur efficient and cost-effective systems ensure high productivity for our clients. Our focus on excellence in delivery is maintained from project start-up through closeout to ensure the delivery of high-quality, meaningful work we can be proud of. |
Respect and CompassionEvery client engagement is unique and every local context is distinctive. We respect our clients and their mission and maintain a compassionate approach to local challenges and perspectives that enables understanding. Honesty and IntegrityWe make it a strict policy to produce results based on the highest level of honesty and integrity. We’re transparent, open, and authentic to uphold our policy of accountability. |
Approach
Listen. Understand. Solve.
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We’re dedicated to solving our clients' challenges. It's about listening and understanding the unique situation faced by each client and beneficiary. Every problem is different and every context is distinct, requiring integrated strategies and a bespoke approach. Only after getting to ground truth can we effectively tailor a solution. We build our solutions by weaving together a combination of industry standard best-practice, innovation, and sustainable approaches. We take pride in our programs, tools, and training to facilitate growth in the communities we serve and foster effectiveness and sustainable results in both the public and private sectors. Our exceptional client service, flexibility and responsiveness are why our clients trust us to deliver the results they need.
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Team
Click on a team member to read their bio and learn more about their expertise and practice areas.
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Aida Isic-Bahtic
Program Specialist |
Matthew Gardell
Program Specialist |
Sierra Arnold
Program Assistant |
Terrence Matsuo
Program Assistant |
