Who is Jeffrey Keefer?

I am Jeffrey M. Keefer, Ph.D., with extensive experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, and personal coaching. My journey encompasses roles as eductional consultant, learning designer, project manager, professor, institutional researcher, spiritual life advisor, and transformative coach.

Academic Background

I have a Ph.D. in Educational Research (Lancaster University, U.K.), graduate degrees in Adult and Organizational Learning (M.Ed., Columbia University), Business Education (M.A., New York University), English and American Literature (M.A., Hunter College), and Religious Studies (M.A., Institute of Religious Studies); and a an undergraduate degree in Philosophy (B.A., St. John’s University).

My academic and professional journey equips me to offer comprehensive consulting and coaching services, blending academic rigor with practical applications to foster sustainable, enriching learning environments.

My Philosophy

Combining innovative educational technologies with nature-based mindfulness practices, I aim to enhance both individual and organizational growth. My holistic approach integrates strategic planning, capacity building, and personal mentorship.

Everything I do seeks to help my clients and colleagues to use their knowledge and skills to help make the world a better place.

My Journey

Beyond my professional life, I engage in various voluntary roles and personal interests. I volunteer in various capacities with Cherry Hill Seminary, Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF): A Druid Fellowship, New York University’s Office of Global Spiritual Life, and the Wikimedia Foundation. I also write poetry, engage in ongoing research within open education and liminality in learning experiences, read across fantasy and science fiction & post-structuralism and actor-network theory, and enjoy walking along the French route of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.