Chief Executive Officer
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation
New York, New York
Edward F. O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, leads the creation of a new presidential library inspired by Roosevelt’s conservation legacy. A lifelong advocate for public lands, wildlife, and civic education, he has shaped a landscape-first vision emphasizing ecology, stewardship, and public access. Under his leadership, the TR Library is becoming a dynamic destination in North Dakota’s Badlands, where history, nature, and civic life meet. Previously, Ed spent two decades in broadcast and digital media at ABC News, CNN, and NowThis, earning a Primetime Emmy. Born in North Dakota, he lives in New York with his family.
Disclosure information not submitted.
WED-C05: When a Library Is the Landscape: Designing the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM PT