Diana Jenkins
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Businesswoman

Categories:

Websites:

• Diana Jenkins on Squidoo

Diana Jenkins came from humble beginnings. She was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and attended the University of Sarajevo, majoring in economics and social engineering. As Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo was experiencing heavy bombing, the opportunity presented itself for Diana to flee and was granted refuge in the United Kingdom.

Diana chose to live in London and was making ends meet by taking the odd job, she could find. In order to improve the type of employment she would be eligible for she enrolled at the City University of London were she studied computer science and got an honours degree. While still...[more]

Diana Jenkins came from humble beginnings. She was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and attended the University of Sarajevo, majoring in economics and social engineering. As Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo was experiencing heavy bombing, the opportunity presented itself for Diana to flee and was granted refuge in the United Kingdom.

Diana chose to live in London and was making ends meet by taking the odd job, she could find. In order to improve the type of employment she would be eligible for she enrolled at the City University of London were she studied computer science and got an honours degree. While still a student Diana Jenkins made her first of many business investments. She became a major shareholder in Melissa Odabash's Swimwear Company, a business move that would later reap its benefits.

Diana met her future life partner Roger Jenkins, a Barclays banker at an upscale health club in London. The couple tied the knot in 1999 and have two children. The Jenkins' family currently reside in Los Angeles, California.

Diana devotes a significant portion of her time to humanitarian efforts as well as her business ventures. She donated a $4 Million endowment which established the Clinic for International Justice at the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as hosting fundraisers both in the UK and the United States. Most recently, Diana was the Producer and Creator of a coffee table book that featured photos of celebrities such as Elton John and Cindy Crawford. The proceeds of the book also went towards charitable causesl.

Diana Jenkins is also the owner of Neuro Drinks, a beverage company specializing in increasing well-being. [less]