Watch me work.
Each spring, Elisabeth visits California State University, Dominguez Hills, to teach professor Thomas Lanefeld’s Biology class. With career their paths in social services, students are taught a wide array of topics, including healthy eating habits and being a being a change agent in the social services sector.
A little more about me.
Since 2005, Elisabeth Ovesen (pen name, Karrine Steffans) has served as keynote speaker and workshop leader to a variety of universities, as well as public and private organizations. With an extemporaneous and inspirational speaking style, Elisabeth connects with students, faculty, executives, and employees on a deeply emotional and human level. Straightforward in her delivery, Elisabeth touches the hearts and expands the minds of all who have had the privilege of being in conversation with her.
Having been described as a “radical feminist,” Elisabeth’s expertise lies in the fields of gender and respectability politics, with special interest in female sexual autonomy, male/female interpersonal relationships, gender roles, shaming and ego fragility. As a domestic violence survivor, the author also speaks passionately on the subjects of familial and relationship violence.
At this time, Elisabeth is only able to extend speaking services to higher learning institutions, as well as private and public corporations and non-profit organizations. No personal requests will be granted.
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