Zeenna A. Stapper

Youth Program Manager

Zeenna was born in the Philippines and grew up in Germany. Since 2018, she has called California her new home. Zeenna has joined the CERI team to work as Youth Program Manager. Prior to this, she provided mentorship, promoted leadership development, and facilitated youth-led community action projects that addressed health inequities and social justice issues in our Southeast Asian community. Zeenna deeply cares about youth and young adults and is passionate about creating meaningful and tangible leadership opportunities so they can reach their full potential no matter their socioeconomic barriers. Zeenna holds a Ph.D. in Bioscience from the University of Heidelberg and the German Cancer Research Center. In her free time, she enjoys wine walks, exploring different neighborhoods, watching movies, and going to thrift stores and flea markets.

Email: zeenna.stapper@cerieastbay.org