Lauren Zavrel

I loved working with Lauren because her kind words of encouragement made me feel supported. You can tell she genuinely cares about what she does because she is always going above and beyond to help in anyway she can.

Lauren has always been helpful, willing to help under a tight deadline, follows through on commitments, and has excellent writing, photography, and theater production skills. I’d highly recommend her! She’s an asset to have in your team (or to do individual work)! More...

In order to fully understand why getting to where I am is so important, you have to know where I was. So, in 2001 I graduated from high school with honors, spoke at my graduation, and entered university with a scholarship. After my first semester I dropped out because I didn't know what I wanted to do and I just wasn't emotionally mature enough to deal with the rigors of higher education. From there I worked odd jobs until I finally landed in construction. I worked as a skilled laborer and general contractor for 10 years until it basically destroyed my body. I was unfit for the work I was doing and had no marketable skills beyond construction. After that I did whatever I could to pay rent and get by. Lauren came in because I was at a point in my life where I needed a change and she gave off this energy that wreaked of overcoming incredible odds and becoming successful no matter what you've been through or where you're starting from. She spoke to me about a few conception changes and a little bit of work I could be whomever I wanted to be regardless of my limitations. She asked me about my goals and dreams, asked me about what I enjoyed doing, and we started formulating a plan to get there. She taught me about goal setting and work/life balance and she even used her connections at Clark College to get me registered and started on my path towards a bachelor's degree in computer science. I've already achieved a certificate of appreciation in supervisory management, an associate's degree in computer science, and I'm currently attending Washington State University, one year away from earning my bachelor's degree in computer science. I have done freelance work as a computer programmer, and website developer, as well as used my education to land jobs tutoring. I owe all of this to Lauren. She has motivated me, educated me, and has helped me open doors. My trajectory right now is beyond my wildest dreams and I owe it all to Lauren's guidance. More...

Lauren is AMAZING! I have been working with her for a couple years on finding the right career track. She has asked all the right questions. She has helped me use multiple personality assessments to find my strengths and weaknesses. She has taught me a lot about my perceived failures and how to not sell myself short in a career that I don’t love. I would recommend her to anyone seeking guidance on life, health, career, or just general advice! More...

Lauren sees the capability in others before they can even sense it in themselves. Her compassion and patience are beautifully partnered with her ability to teach others how to navigate insecurities and reach for success, even when it feels scary or impossible. As my GED educator she helped me knock down the psychological walls my learning disability had created, restoring my faith in the educational system as well as in myself. Not only did Lauren help me achieve my goals as a student, but she taught me about accountability and the power of self talk. Her belief in me fueled the gradual and now consistent belief in myself. I am so very grateful to have met Lauren and for the strong voice and source of encouragement she continues to be in my life. More...