Research and Advocacy Work
Keoni is an active researcher in the field of music teacher education, and an advocate in the spaces of music education and autism acceptance. See below for projects he has been involved with!
Autistic Music Teachers - A Review of the Literature
This poster was presented as complete draft of the upcoming paper at the 2025 NAfME All-Eastern Conference in Hartford, CT along other music education researchers. This work focused on suggesting actionable recommendations for supporting Autistic music teachers and filling a gap in the literature of music teacher education.
Dissonance in Silence - Fixing Systems Meant to Protect Future Autistic Music Educators
Co-created/presented alongside Berklee MIND Program Neurodiversity Manager Tara Allen, this workshop was presented at the 2025 Berklee ABLE Assembly, focusing on how to create better environments and support for pre-service Autistic music teachers.
