As a lifetime advocate for girls' and women's issues, Ms. Kunz has always encouraged others to recognize the power they have to create and transform their own lives and the world at large. Liz spent the first eleven years of her career in the corporate sector before transitioning to the non-profit sector in 1996.

She first learned about Girls on the Run in 2002, serving as a board member for two years before joining the staff in 2006. She has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Girls on the Run International since 2008, presiding over an incredible time of organizational growth. During her tenure, the organization has provided its physical activity-based positive youth development (PA-PYD) curricula to over 2 million girls in all 50 states.

Liz brings significant expertise and vision to Girls on the Run in setting strategic direction, leading change, and creating an inclusive culture of empowerment and innovation.