Genevieve Manzanarez

Genevieve joined the Kansas Federal Public Defender in 2024. She is a licensed social worker in Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Crime and Delinquency Studies from Emporia State University and her Master of Social Work from Wichita State University. Previously, Genevieve worked in community mental health, where she dedicated most of her time to teaching and helping case managers grow to assist the Wichita community better. She also spent time assisting adults with severe and persistent mental illness to become stable and successful in the community. Many of these individuals were transient, homeless, involved in the court system, and struggling with substance use. 

Sedgwick County recognized Genevieve for her compassion in her work with the Community Mental Health Center. She takes pride in continuing to show this compassion to clients and their families at the Kansas Federal Public Defender.

In her free time, Genevieve loves to spend time with her husband, their daughter, and the rest of their family. She enjoys working out and staying active, engaging in various activities, and exploring Wichita for the next best sweet treat.