Assistant Professor of the Practice
Mate
Department of Maritime Transportation
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or the life of another.”
– Helen Keller
After having a successful career in another field, I decided that my education was my highest priority. At Texas A & M University Galveston I was able to study, learn, and actually have a second career in my life.
That life has so many opportunities if you are willing to learn, study, and work for them. I hope my students will realize how fortunate they are to have the opportunity to attend the university and will someday be a responsible worker in the maritime industry.
I am passionate about my family and their wellbeing. I enjoy traveling, seeing new places, and always having my fingers in business.
B.S., Marine Transportation, Minor in Marine Administration, Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2012
US Merchant Mariner 2nd Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans
US Merchant Mariner Master 100 tons upon Inland Waters
ABS Academy – ISO 9001, ISM, ISPS, ILO/MLC
Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies – ECDIS
MART 404 Navigator
MART 210 Radar/ECDIS
Kristi R. Kieffer
Assistant Professor of the Practice
Mate
Department of Maritime Transportation