Graduating from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 1991, Jessi won an Academic Achievement award and was a Best Portfolio Finalist, placing in the top four of her class. She went on to work in advertising, representing many tourism and attraction clients in South Florida, including several cruise lines. Jessi eventually started her own magazine and graphic design company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After having children, Jessi moved with them to the lovely town of Ocala and designed for Ocala Magazine and Gainesville Today Magazine for 5 1/2 years. During this time she won four Silver ADDYs in the local competitions. Aside from being a Mom and working for the magazines, Jessi is a professional fine artist and she lead the Greater Ocala Advertising Federation as President during the 2007-2008 term. Today, she enjoys a culmination of the advertising, publishing and fine art in her career as she works for herself, giving her the freedom to give priority to motherhood as well as community activism alongside her work.