Laurena Manke

Client Service Associate

Laurena was born in Palmer, Alaska but raised in Tacoma, Washington.  After graduating from Stadium High School, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a teaching certification.  Laurena has worked in the human services and customer relations field for over ten years in a variety of settings.  She enjoys making connections with clients, supporting the Financial Insights team, and learning new skills.

Outside of work Laurena stays busy with her three children, ages sixteen, nine and three.  She enjoys spending time with them and watching them participate in all of their extra curricular activities.  She is also a co-owner of a local restaurant and spends a lot of her off time there.

Education

• BS in Human Services, Management concentration, University of Phoenix
• Teaching Certification, University of Washington

When Not Working

• Spending time with family
• Reading
• Puzzles, cards, and word games
• Cooking and baking