Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a red shirt

Zaneta Jung

April 26, 2022

A proud New Jersey native, Zaneta is a storyteller and editor with a passion for community building and fostering creativity. Prior to joining 826, she worked in book publishing as a children’s book editor and food & lifestyle editor, and in the tech industry as a content strategist. The quickest way to her heart is a personalized playlist, endless snacks, and a fuzzy animal.

Email: zaneta@826national.org
Pronouns: she/her

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