14 Facts About Peggy Oki

Peggy E Oki was born on April 10,1956 and is an American skateboarder, surfer, artist, and environmental activist.

Peggy Oki was an original member of the Z-Boys and competed with the Zephyr Competition Team in the 1970s.

Peggy Oki was the only female member of the Z-Boys.

Peggy Oki grew up in West Los Angeles, in an area later called Dogtown.

Peggy Oki's father bought Oki her first skateboard when she was 10 years old from the Fedco department store.

Peggy Oki said it was a Black Knight skateboard with "Fred Flintstone rock wheels".

Peggy Oki has an AA in biology from Santa Monica City College, and an AA in fine and studio arts from Santa Barbara City College.

Peggy Oki received a BFA in painting from the College of Creative Studies at UCSB with an emphasis on environmental art.

Peggy Oki, who was a surfer and motocross rider, met skateboarder Jay Adams, who asked her if she wanted to join the Zephyr team.

Peggy Oki went to Jeff Ho's shop Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions on Main Street in Venice, where the team was based, and joined the team.

Since 1998, Peggy Oki has worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer selling fine art cards as Peggy Oki Designs.

Peggy Oki has worked freelance in the fields of landscape and architectural design.

Peggy Oki went vegan around 2001 for ethical reasons, and before that she was a vegetarian.

Peggy Oki is involved with many activities such as yoga, skateboarding, rock climbing, and has been a life-long surfer.