Zeena Khazendar
RoleAmeriCorps VISTA Fellow
OrganizationBorder Youth Tennis Exchange (BYTE)
EducationStanford University (BS Human Biology, Design for Global Health & Social Impact; Minor: Human Rights, 2019-2023)
Palm Harbor University High School (Class of 2019)
Known for3+ peer-reviewed publications (Clinical Journal of Pain, Health and Human Rights Journal)
Stanford NCAA D1 Beach Volleyball, 3x Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll
TEDx talk: 'A New Lens on Positive Deviance: Successes in Refugee Healthcare'
2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow (nominated by Stanford President)
Founded Virtual Mentorship for Students Abroad (VMSA)
Palestinian heritage and refugee health advocacy