Pro Athlete, Public Health Advocate

Olivia Jenkins is a world-class professional athlete, public health advocate, model, and cancer survivor whose resilience and drive are as powerful as the waves she rides. Based on the island of Maui, Hawaii, Jenkins has carved out a strong reputation in extreme watersports—from big-wave kitesurfing and foiling to holding the record for the largest wave ever kitesurfed by a woman: a 40-foot giant at Peahi (Jaws). Jenkins holds a master’s degree in public health and is deeply committed to advancing health equity both in her local Hawaiian community and around the world. This past year, Jenkins was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer. After six months of chemotherapy, she is now in remission—and more determined than ever to live with purpose, train with intention, and uplift others navigating their own battles.

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