Her Story
About Jennifer
Jennifer Garella co-owns an insurance agency with her husband, which they opened in November 2025 to specialize in life and health insurance. She earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast communications with a minor in communications from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Her professional background includes starting as a background investigator with a government contractor in 2012, moving to a federal role in 2019, and accepting a government buyout in 2025 after working remotely in western Pennsylvania. She maintains state life and health and broker's licenses, a past top-secret security clearance, and serves as a PIAA licensed swimming and diving official. Garella was inducted into the Lawrence County Sports Hall of Fame in 2025, her high school sports hall of fame in 2002, and her college hall of fame in 2004. She attributes her success to strong leadership skills shared with her husband, mutual trust, and their joint decision to pursue entrepreneurship. Her core values include honesty, dedication, commitment, being impeccable with her word, not taking things personally, avoiding assumptions, and always doing her best.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jennifer
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute that to me and my husband. We both have very good leadership skills. We always trust each other. We depend on each other, and I think we've both just decided that we know we can do it. We bounce off each other, we vent to each other. It was just a decision we made together.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Insurance is recession-proof and inflation-proof. It's an honest business where you're helping families and protecting families. It's the number one way to make income because there's no cap. The work you put in is the reward you get. It's hard but rewarding. You just have to get over the fear of calling people.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, dedication, commitment. Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.
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