Thelma Zaparenkos
About Thelma Zaparenkos
Thelma Zaparenkos serves as the Regional Vice President at Primerica, where she focuses on providing financial education to help families achieve debt-free living and financial independence. With a background in travel and tourism from Humber College, she transitioned from roles in transportation and healthcare to a successful career in financial services.
Work at Primerica
Thelma Zaparenkos has served as Regional Vice President at Primerica since 2000. In this role, she focuses on providing financial education to families, helping them achieve debt-free living and financial independence. Her work emphasizes the significance of understanding the true costs associated with credit card purchases, which is a key component of her financial education initiatives. Zaparenkos operates out of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, where she has dedicated over two decades to improving the financial literacy of her clients.
Education and Expertise
Thelma Zaparenkos studied at Humber College from 1980 to 1982, where she earned a diploma in Travel and Tourism. This educational background provided her with foundational skills that she later applied in her career transition to financial services. Her expertise lies in financial education, particularly in helping families understand and manage their finances effectively.
Background
Before entering the financial services industry, Thelma Zaparenkos worked as a bus driver and at a pediatric walk-in clinic. Her transition to Primerica was motivated by a desire to improve her family's quality of life after being introduced to the opportunity by a friend. This shift marked the beginning of her commitment to helping others achieve financial stability.
Achievements
As Regional Vice President at Primerica, Thelma Zaparenkos has contributed to the financial education of numerous families. Her focus on helping clients become debt-free and financially independent reflects her commitment to improving financial literacy in her community. Her long tenure at Primerica highlights her dedication to the mission of the organization.