Professor Madya Dr. Jeannet Stephen is a distinguished researcher at Pusat Penataran Ilmu Dan Bahasa, University Malaysia Sabah. Their research focuses on applied linguistics,, language policy, indigenous languages, language revitalization, Native Customary Schools, indigenous early childhood education .

As a member of Borneo Institute For Indigenous Studies, they contribute significantly to the academic and research community at UMS through their expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in their field.

Professor Madya Dr. Jeannet Stephen holds Ph.D in Language Teaching and Learning from Auckland University, New Zealand , among other qualifications, and has established themselves as a respected expert in their field.