Bio

Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, and The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. As an educator, Rachel works internationally to develop strategies to reduce bullying and empower girls.

After graduating from Vassar College, Rachel won a Rhodes Scholarship from New York. She attended Oxford University, where she began her study of female aggression.

The co-founder and program director of the Girls Leadership Institute, Rachel works with schools and organizations around the world. She is currently a Leadership Development Consultant for the Center for Work and Life at Smith College. She has previously worked as a classroom teacher at Miss Hall’s School in Massachusetts and the Roedean School in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rachel was the host of the recent PBS television special, “A Girl’s Life,” and writes an advice blog for girls at TeenVogue.com.

Rachel has appeared on Oprah, is a frequent contributor to the Today Show, and appears regularly in the national media. Odd Girl Out was adapted into a highly acclaimed Lifetime television movie. Rachel lives in western Massachusetts with her West Highland Terrier, Rosie, who is currently taking private workshops with Rachel to learn how to stop bullying other dogs. Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachelJSimmons.

Expertise includes: online harassment & free speech