As a native Hawaiian, Jeri was born in Honolulu and raised in Oceanside as a "marine brat". For over 20 years, Jeri has done film, tv and theatre working behind the scenes. She has travelled all of North America touring as a hair supervisor for multiple Broadway tours.

During that time, she has been a part of many fundraising campaigns; Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA), Easter Bonnet Broadway Cares, It Gets Better campaign in Vancouver BC as well as the committees of She Fest San Diego and Pride by the Beach, Oceanside as Entertainment Chair. In addition, Jeri has added a new hat to her resume’ as an executive producer and documentary filmmaker.

A very out and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community for many years, Jeri continues to educate Lgbtq Pacific Islanders and other POC cultures. She is honored to continue her advocacy work for North County LGBTQ Center.