8th international EFJCA Conference | 30 November & 1 December 2026 | Portlaoise (Ireland)

Bio Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe

Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe is CEO of Cuan, Ireland’s statutory agency dedicated to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Since her appointment in February 2024, she has led the establishment and development of the agency, overseeing the delivery of national strategies, strengthening cross-government collaboration, and expanding frontline supports and prevention initiatives.

Prior to joining Cuan, Dr O’Keeffe held a number of senior leadership roles within the Health Service Executive (HSE), including National Director of Health and Wellbeing and National Director of Operations Planning. With over 25 years’ experience in the Irish public service, she has worked across multiple organisations and played a key role in delivering Ireland’s first whole-of-government population health strategy, Healthy Ireland, during her time at the Department of Health.

Dr O’Keeffe holds a MSc in Psychological Research Methods and Assessment, a PhD in psychology and has also completed Diploma and Certificate qualifications in Company Direction with the Institute of Directors Ireland.