Liz Funk

Liz Funk is the author of "Supergirls Speak Out," published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. The book examines the contemporary "ideal girl" stereotype in high schools and colleges where it has become socially advantageous for girls to be strong, smart, and well-rounded. Funk discusses how despite these positive changes, many young women feel pressured to appear effortlessly perfect and excel at everything they do. She argues that it's crucial for young women to develop a sense of intrinsic worth, beyond their accomplishments and others' perceptions, to foster a healthier relationship with their ambitions and self-image.

Funk has contributed to a range of prominent publications including USA Today, Newsday, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, AOL.com, The Albany Times Union, and CosmoGIRL!. She has been invited to speak at several prestigious universities such as Cornell University, Brown University, Duke University, Boston College, Boston University, Emerson College, NYU, the University of Virginia, the University of Iowa, Miami University of Ohio, Texas Christian University, Indiana University, and Northern Arizona University. Her speaking engagements focus on addressing the pressures and challenges faced by today's college women, particularly concerning the issues of being overscheduled and overcommitted.

Currently residing in New York City, Funk is actively involved in marketing and business development strategy with startups. Her professional and academic experiences make her a respected voice in discussions about the challenges facing contemporary young women in academia and beyond.