Serena is a UC Merced graduate with a degree in English Literature and a passion for all things artistic. Despite her degree, Serena gained experience in behavioral health through case management and housing navigation. Serena currently oversees Youth Voices Alliance, a cohort dedicated to researching behavioral health barriers and serving as a guiding voice for the Healing Generation Center.
Serena was raised predominantly in Virginia and Okinawa, Japan, coming to California during high school. During college, Serena used storytelling with groups like Shakespeare in Yosemite to reclaim the works of William Shakespeare and address social issues like racism, gender equality, environmental justice, and many more. When she is not working, Serena enjoys cooking, experimenting with coffee/matcha, and being active in community theater.