Mary O'Keefe

Mary O'Keefe is a Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch's School of Nursing, holding the Constance Brewer Koomey Professorship in Nursing. She is actively involved in the PhD Program and maintains affiliations with both the School of Nursing and School of Health Professions (SHP/SON).

• Education: PhD in Philosophy (Texas Women's University), JD in Law (South Texas College of Law), MA in Psychology/Life Coaching (Grand Canyon University), MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Texas Women's University), BSN (University of Mary), ADN (Dickinson State University)

Her research interests integrate nursing, mental health, psychology, and legal healthcare frameworks. She specializes in psychiatric/mental health clinical nursing, life coaching, and legal aspects of healthcare practice.

Dr. O'Keefe holds multiple certifications including Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric/Mental Health (CNS P/MH), and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She has completed CITI research training and conflict of interest regulations compliance for researchers.

Key professional affiliations include memberships in the American Nurses Association, Texas Nurses Association, American Bar Association, and the Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education within the UT System.