Koa Beck is an author and journalist whose work explores feminism, gender, LGBTQ rights, and cultural criticism. She is best known for her nonfiction book "White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind", published by Simon & Schuster in 2021. The book, praised by feminist icons like Gloria Steinem and Rebecca Traister, examines the limitations of mainstream feminism through historical and contemporary analysis. Beck's writing has also appeared in prominent outlets such as "The Atlantic", "The Guardian", "Vogue", and "Marie Claire", alongside short stories published in literary journals like "Slice" and "Apogee Journal".
With a distinguished editorial career, Beck served as editor-in-chief of "Jezebel" and executive editor of "Vogue.com", as well as senior features editor at "MarieClaire.com". Her expertise in gender and social issues has led to speaking engagements at Harvard Law School, Columbia Journalism School, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2019, she guest-edited "The New York Times"' Pride section commemorating the Stonewall riots' 50th anniversary, featuring contributions from prominent activists. Beck holds a fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School and serves on advisory boards for "Nat.Brut" and "GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics". She resides in Los Angeles with her wife.