Keri Stephens

Co-Director

Keri K. Stephens, PhD, is a Professor in Organizational Communication Technology, a Distinguished Teaching Professor, and Co-Director of the Technology and Information Policy Institute (TIPI) at the Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin. With over 25 years of research experience, Dr. Stephens’ expertise includes organizational communication, mobile technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), crisis and disaster communication, and health communication. She leads a series of teams at TIPI conducting research and developing thought leadership in these areas.

Dr. Stephens is an International Communication Association Fellow, a Distinguished Partner with the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas, and a member of UT Austin Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and three academic books, that include collaborations with over 90 graduate students, 15 undergraduate students, and 9 industry/community partners.

Her research has attracted significant external funding, including 13 National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, 14 state grants, and various industry and foundation grants. She has delivered over 30 keynote talks internationally and across the U.S., including a TEDxTalk. Her community-engaged work on disaster preparedness has been recognized with awards from both the National and State Association of Counties.