More about Elisabeth.
Since 2005, Elisabeth Ovesen, also known by her pen name Karrine Steffans, has been a distinguished keynote speaker and workshop leader for numerous universities and organizations. Renowned for her extemporaneous and inspirational speaking style, Elisabeth forges deep, emotional connections with students, faculty, executives, and employees alike. Her straightforward delivery resonates profoundly, touching the hearts and expanding the minds of her audiences.
Described as a “radical feminist,” Elisabeth’s expertise encompasses gender and respectability politics, focusing on female sexual autonomy, male/female interpersonal relationships, gender roles, shaming, and ego fragility. As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, she also delivers compelling presentations on familial and relationship violence.
Currently, Elisabeth's speaking engagements are limited to higher learning institutions, private and public corporations, and non-profit organizations. Personal requests will not be accommodated.
University class lectures.
Each spring, Elisabeth visits California State University, Dominguez Hills, to teach Professor Thomas Lanefeld’s Biology class. With career paths in social services, students are taught various topics, including healthy eating habits and being a change agent in the social services sector.
Endorsements and praise.
“[Elisabeth] challenges sexual hypocrisy and exposes the many ways society gives men a free pass for sexual exploration, while repudiating women for sexual agency.”
Dr. Walter Kimbrough, PhD. President, Dillard University
"[Elisabeth’s] life experiences and how she has dealt with them not only inspire the students but also motivate them to make a difference."
Dr. Thomas Landefeld, PhD. Professor of Biology and Pre-Health Advisor at California State University, Dominguez Hills
"With insight and courage, [Elisabeth] probes and defies the 'Culture of Shame' that surrounds women who dare to speak out against gendered violence, exploitation, and sexual abuse."
Dr. Karin Stanford, PhD. Associate Dean, College of Humanities at California State University, Northridge
“[Elisabeth is]…one of the most important figures in pop culture to discuss gender, sexuality, and race.”
Dr. Monica Miller, PhD: Professor of Religion, Director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Lehigh University
“[Elisabeth is]...an erotic revolutionary who, almost single-handedly, reshapes black sexual politics by inspiring fruitful discussion about female sexuality and mistreatment, and deconstructing gender double standards.”
Dr. Shayne Lee, PhD: Professor of Sociology at University of Houston