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Linda O'Keeffe is a sound artist based in New York. She holds a professorship in art at Stony Brook University, New York. A passionate advocate for the role of women in the sonic arts, she founded the Women in Sound Women on Sound (WISWOS) organisation. Additionally, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Interference Journal, a publication dedicated to audio cultures, from 2012 to 2022. In 2009, she co-founded the Irish Sound Science and Technology Association, leading as its President from 2015 to 2017.

Her professional focus lies at the crossroads of art, science, technology, and community. This interest has led to the creation of numerous artworks, published research papers, and keynote presentations. As a member of the artist collective, Non Random, she aims to emphasize the union of arts and science to foster dialogues around research and art practices. Non Random is currently engaged in "Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection", a project funded by Creative Scotland. This collaboration between artists and researchers aims to investigate and illustrate the ethical implications and future prospects of gene editing through a digital multi-arts approach. More about these collaborative works can be found at non-random.co.uk.

In 2017, she was commissioned to create the artwork "Hybrid Soundscapes I-IV" for the "Sounds Like Her" touring exhibition. The work explored the impact of renewable energy technologies on natural soundscapes, landscapes, and rural communities. This piece was showcased in major UK art galleries from 2017 to 2020 and featured in publications discussing the role of women in sound.

In 2018, the Arts Council of England recognized her with the international travel award, enabling her to develop collaborative research with women across Brazil. This tour was marked by lectures, performances, workshops, and outreach activities. She released two collaborative albums, and in 2022, co-authored "The Body in Sound, Music, and Performance" with Isabel Nogueira.

Her more recent contributions include a commission for the Huddersfield Holocaust museum in September 2022, a residency at the Ceramic House in Brighton in April/May 2022, and a 2016 commission for the Ormston Gallery as part of the EV&A festival in Ireland. Dr. O'Keeffe's works primarily emphasize sound, spanning installations, performances, and soundscape studies. She has also crafted pieces for radio, dance, and public installations. Her publications can be accessed here.