Jeri has a varied background in the public sector sphere, and in travel/tourism. Her initial exposure to the Festival was at an oboe master class in 1980. After moving to Paso Robles in 1989, she rediscovered the Festival, and became a super fan in 2014, the same year she joined the board of directors. She is also a vocal musician, and plays oboe and flute, and she holds two degrees from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Jeri has a deep passion for music, and values the role the arts play in the well-being of every community.