Mari Markham
About Mari Markham
Mari Markham is an Employee Benefits Specialist with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Aflac and Transamerica in Honolulu, HI. She has a background in education, having taught at various schools and earned a Master of Education from Willamette University.
Work at Transamerica
Mari Markham has served as an Employee Benefits Specialist at Transamerica since 2009. With over 15 years of experience in this role, she operates from Honolulu, HI. In her position, she focuses on providing comprehensive employee benefits solutions, helping clients navigate their options and make informed decisions regarding their benefits packages.
Work at Aflac
In addition to her role at Transamerica, Mari Markham has been an Associate at Aflac since 2008. Over the course of 16 years, she has developed expertise in employee benefits, specifically in the area of supplemental insurance. Her work at Aflac complements her responsibilities at Transamerica, allowing her to enhance her knowledge and service offerings in the employee benefits sector.
Education and Expertise
Mari Markham earned her Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education and Teaching from Willamette University, completing her studies from 1998 to 1999. Prior to her master's degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the same institution, studying from 1994 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication and teaching, which she applies in her current roles.
Background in Education
Before transitioning to employee benefits, Mari Markham worked in various educational roles. She was an Elementary School Teacher at the Hawaii State Department of Education from 2001 to 2008, where she taught for seven years in Aiea, HI. Additionally, she served as a Middle School Teacher at Leslie Middle School for ten months in Salem, OR, and as a Disability Services Coordinator at the University of Hawaii at Hilo for 11 months.