Liz Ferro

Liz Ferro is an author, mom, wife, speaker, and the founder and CEO of Girls with Sole. Growing up in foster care, Ferro experienced sexual abuse but found solace in fitness, particularly swimming, biking, and running. The empowerment she gained from sports led her to create the non-profit organization Girls with Sole, which has received extensive national attention for its innovative and successful program curriculum. Ferro has completed more than 70 marathons, two 50K Ultras, five Ironman Triathlons, and countless road races and triathlons, including the epic and iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco, California. She has completed a marathon in all 50 states, as well as on the Great Wall of China.

Ferro has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show, in SELF, Runner's World, and Family Circle Magazine. She is the recipient of the 2018 Smartwomen Award for Progressive Organization; the 2017 Community Changemaker Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; the 2016 Medical Mutual NEO Pillar Award; the 2015 Perspectives Women Who Excel Award; and the 2015 Symbol of H.O.P.E. Award.