Her parents, Michele and Saveria Pappa, immigrated to Switzerland from Calabria in the 1960s.
[2] As a child, Pappa spoke Italian and did not learn German until she was in primary school.
[1] Upon completing her secondary education, Pappa attended business school and worked as an accountant.
[1] In November 2020, Pappa was elected as the first woman and first Seconda mayor of St.
[1] She was involved with the Blauring St. Gallenkappel and served on the pastoral and deanery council.