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 43,000 volunteers across 80 countries. Olivia is also a social media influencer with 200,000+ 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. She serves on various nonprofit boards and mentors young social impact leaders. Olivia's work has earned recognition by Forbes 30 Under 30, L'Oreal Paris, the Diana Legacy Award, and received media features in People, CBS News, New York Times Upfront, and Business Insider.
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    • The Young Person's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit
    • By: Olivia Zhang
    • Narrated by: Su Ling Chan
    • Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 17-02-2026
    • Language: English
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