Olivia Zhang
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Olivia Zhang is a full-time student at Harvard University and the Founder and CEO of Cancer Kids First (CKF). Launched when she was just 14, CKF empowers young people to support pediatric cancer patients by normalizing the hospital environment and providing a loving community. Sparked by the loss of her grandfather and elementary school teacher to cancer, Olivia channeled her grief into action—building what is now the world's largest youth-led cancer nonprofit, with over 40,500 volunteers across 80 countries. Olivia is also a social media influencer with 160,000+ followers across platforms and a prolific public speaker who has spoken on the TEDx stage, at international health conferences like SIOP and HLTH, and to 50+ high schools nationwide. Olivia's work has earned recognition by the Diana Legacy Award, named 2025 youngest L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth, and received media features in People, CBS News, New York Times Upfront, and Business Insider.
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    • YOUth

    • The Young Person's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit
    • By: Olivia Zhang
    • Narrated by: Su Ling Chan
    • Length: 7 hrs
    • Release date: 17-02-2026
    • Language: English
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