She studied philosophy at Cracow University. After coming to America she learned iconography from Greek and Russian iconographers. She has also studied iconography in Greece.
Mankowska has painted/written icons for more than 20 years. She sells icons by custom order or ready made. She teaches painting to individual students.
She is a member of Holy Epiphany Russian Church in Boston/Roslindale where she sings in the choir. She is married and has two children.