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Elizabeth Murray, an American memoirist and inspirational speaker, overcame homelessness to attend Harvard University. Her memoir, "Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard" (2010), details her life's challenges and achievements and is a New York Times Bestseller. Her experiences were also depicted in the Lifetime television film "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story" (2003). Born to parents struggling with addiction, Liz faced severe adversity from an early age, including hunger and homelessness. At 15, she was living on the streets but decided her future would not be defined by her current struggles. With a focus on the importance of education, Liz completed her high school education in two years and won a scholarship to Harvard University, starting a new, hopeful chapter in her life. Liz's journey from adversity to success has inspired many. She holds a Masters in the Psychology of Education from Columbia University and is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Arthur Project. This non-profit organization supports underserved youth, aiming to end generational poverty through education and mentorship. Liz's life demonstrates the power of resilience, education, and self-belief.
A story so powerful it was made into a movie, Liz Murray shares her fascinating, inspirational story of growing up with two drug-addicted parents who she began supporting at age 10. Homeless at age 15, the death of her mother was the wake-up call that made her break free of her circumstances and pursue a different path in her life. While living on the streets of New York, she completed and graduated from high school in just two years. Overcoming horrible odds, she won a full scholarship and was accepted to Harvard University. Murray offers one of the most moving, elegant and uplifting tales ever.
While the practice of Corporate Social Responsibility galvanized the business world years ago, companies and organizations continue to voluntarily increase the steps they take to improve the quality of life for their communities and society at large. Employees play a key role in community-based initiatives, but more importantly have an innate desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. Liz Murray’s inspirational story challenges the audience to recognize the opportunity we each have to make a lasting contribution on another person’s life. Employees will find themselves re-charged and ready to step-up as community leaders.
