Sophia Hutchins

Sophia Hutchins, born on April 1, 1996, in Bellevue, Washington, established herself as a notable socialite, media personality, and businesswoman. She attended Pepperdine University on an academic scholarship, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and finance. During her time at Pepperdine, she became the first transgender person to serve on the student government and to graduate from the university. This early engagement in leadership roles showcased her drive and ambition from a young age. Her career began to take a significant turn when she met Caitlyn Jenner in December 2015, following Jenner’s public transition. This meeting evolved into a close professional relationship, where Hutchins eventually stepped in to manage Jenner’s business endeavors and served as the chief executive officer and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, an organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ equality.

Hutchins rose to prominence as a supporting cast member on the E! documentary series “I Am Cait” (2015–2016). Her role on the show provided a platform to address transgender issues and showcase her growing influence. Concurrently with her management responsibilities for Caitlyn Jenner, Hutchins demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by founding LUMASOL, a health technology company focused on sun protection products. Her inspiration for LUMASOL stemmed from Jenner’s experience with skin cancer, leading her to develop an FDA-approved SPF 50+ sunscreen mist designed for convenient reapplication over makeup. The company secured $3 million in seed funding from Founder’s Fund and Greycroft in 2019 and launched its first product, Lumasol 1.0, in May 2020. This venture highlighted her ability to innovate and navigate the beauty and health-tech industries, demonstrating her capacity to lead and bring products to market.

Throughout her career, Hutchins made several television appearances, including on ITV’s “Loose Women” (2018, 2019) and “Lorraine” (2019) in connection with promoting Caitlyn Jenner’s participation in “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”. She also made guest appearances on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” (2020–2021) and modeled for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand in 2020. Additionally, Hutchins was actively involved in politics, serving as a surrogate for President Trump’s 2024 campaign and making television appearances on his behalf. Her diverse range of activities, from managing a high-profile personality and launching a startup to engaging in media and political advocacy, marked a career characterized by significant professional engagements and public visibility.