Writer, speaker, educator, and spouse to an autistic person
Meet Rachael Keefe
Personal Connection to Autism
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Professional Bio
Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe (she/her) has served in many, varied academic, clinical, and congregational and community-based ministry settings since her ordination in 1992. She holds two graduate degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, a doctorate in ministry from Andover Newton Seminary at Yale (formerly Andover Newton Theological School), and a graduate certificate in spiritual direction from St. Catherine's University. To learn more about her work, please visit Spill the Tea.
Keefe's ministry and leadership often center around advocacy and accessibility. Her writing has been published by Chalice Press, The Christian Century, Red Letter Christians, Working Preacher, the United Church of Christ and others. She serves on several boards and committees, and regularly presents at conferences on various mental health and faith topics that matter for improving access and support for multiply marginalized people.
More About the Author
I'm glad to be part of this project. While I am not autistic, autism has always been in my life - personally with autistic family members or professionally as a therapist, pastor, chaplain, and spiritual director.
When I am not writing or otherwise working, I'm likely creating things. Crocheting and oil painting are my favorite mediums for creating beauty, though I am always up for trying a new art form or craft. I also do a lot of walking with Morgan the Dog. We've logged thousands of miles together over the last several years. If the weather doesn't allow for walking, I use my water rowing machine to keep active.
Oh, and I have a love for goats.
