# Jenna Parker

> Jenna Parker is a former world-ranked professional triathlete turned actress, writer and health-tech operator. A Harvard psychology graduate who once ranked No. 1 in the USA and No. 17 in the world, she won the 2013 New York City Triathlon, represented the U.S. at the 2012 Olympic Trials, then reinvented herself in front of the camera and, later, inside the startup room. Today she works in New York's health-technology scene, having served as Chief of Staff at Healthie and been listed as chief executive at fertility-focused startup Dandi Fertility, bringing an endurance athlete's discipline to building companies.

- **Role:** Health-tech operator in New York (listed as Chief Executive Officer, Dandi Fertility)
- **Organizations:** Dandi Fertility, Healthie, 9ONE8 Pictures, The Post, Chief of Staff Network, Primary Mastermind Networks
- **From:** Concord, Massachusetts, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Harvard University
- **Known for:** Ranked as high as No. 1 in the USA and No. 17 in the world as a professional triathlete., Winner of the 2013 New York City Triathlon (women's)., Won the 2009 Mazatlan Pan American Cup.

## Career timeline

- **2009** — Finished 2nd at the U.S. National Championships and won the Mazatlan Pan American Cup as a member of the U.S. National Team.
- **2010** — Took 2nd at the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon; appeared on Last Call With Carson Daly.
- **2012** — Represented the United States at the Olympic Trials.
- **2013** — Won the women's title at the New York City Triathlon.
- **2014** — Retired from professional triathlon in the spring.
- **2016** — Cast as lead character Tracy in the SyFy feature film Ice Sharks.
- **—** — Founded 9ONE8 Pictures and worked as an actress and writer.
- **—** — Moved into operating roles in New York health tech, including Chief of Staff at Healthie.
- **—** — Associated with fertility-focused startup Dandi Fertility.

## Achievements

- Ranked as high as No. 1 in the USA and No. 17 in the world as a professional triathlete.
- Winner of the 2013 New York City Triathlon (women's).
- Won the 2009 Mazatlan Pan American Cup.
- 2nd place at the 2009 U.S. National Championships.
- 2nd place at the 2010 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.
- Represented the U.S. at the 2012 Olympic Trials.
- Harvard University psychology graduate and member of the swim and track teams.
- Cast as the lead in the 2016 SyFy feature Ice Sharks.
- Founder of production company 9ONE8 Pictures.
- Served as an ambassador for Hyundai's Hope On Wheels pediatric cancer initiative.

## Latest updates

- **2024** — Associated with New York fertility-tech startup Dandi Fertility as a senior executive.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thejennaparker.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejennaparker/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jennaparkerlive
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dandi-fertility
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennaparkerlive/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennaParkerOfficial/

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Last updated: 2026-07-02