Service Above Self in Action

Group of people wearing pink hair nets and dark blue T-shirts with a logo, gathered in a gymnasium with banners on the walls. Some are smiling at the camera while others are working at tables with food and supplies. The gym has high ceilings, basketb
People gathered in a gymnasium for a community event, with banners celebrating the team and various sports activities on the walls.
People at a charity event in a gymnasium, wearing blue shirts with 'Day of Service' and Rotary logos, surrounded by boxes of supplies and food packages.
Group of people gathered inside a gymnasium, participating in a community service event focused on food collection and distribution. In the foreground, there are containers filled with rice, beans, and other grains, along with scoops and measuring cu
A group of people in a gymnasium participating in a food packaging event. They are wearing blue shirts with the text 'EPIC Day of Service' and pink hairnets. There are large containers of rice on the table, and banners with athletic achievements hang

Jeri was proud to volunteer with the Rotary Club of Saratoga at West Valley College during the May Epic Day of Service.

Working alongside local Rotarians, students, families, and community volunteers, Jeri helped assemble more than 25,000 nutritious meals for Rise Against Hunger in just a few hours.

The event was fast-paced, joyful, and deeply meaningful, a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when people come together in service to others.

For Jeri, this is what local leadership is all about: showing up, working side by side with neighbors, and living the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”

Advocating for Access to Care

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A group of women standing in a line along the wall in a hallway, all wearing pink shirts with various accessories and name tags, smiling and posing for the camera, with two men in suits talking in the background.
Two women smiling in front of a colorful background filled with signs and slogans related to Planned Parenthood and reproductive health issues, including messages about abortion rights, healthcare, and equity.
Group of people taking a selfie in front of flags, including the United States flag and California state flag, at an indoor event.
Group of diverse women and one man smiling and posing for a photo in a room, with some wearing pink shirts and badges, and others wearing casual clothing. Several women are sitting while others are standing behind them.
People sitting in a circle in a meeting room, some taking notes or using their phones, with a large TV screen and framed pictures on the wall.
Group of women smiling and standing together at an indoor event, some wearing pink shirts and context-related badges, with books and flyers displayed in front.
A large screen displaying a Capitol Day 2026 event announcement, with a purple background, event date Wednesday, May 13, and illustrations of the Capitol building, hibiscus flowers, and a person. Attendees seated at round tables in a conference room.
Two women smiling and standing close together indoors near a large window, with colorful pins and brochures displayed on a nearby stand.
A panel discussion at a conference with four women speakers on stage and an audience seated at tables, some taking notes and photos. The backdrop displays banners related to Planned Parenthood.

Jeri was honored to visit the State Capitol with Planned Parenthood Mar Monte and Dianna Zamora to advocate for access to essential reproductive, preventive, and sexual health care.

It was an empowering experience and an important reminder that advocacy matters. When community members show up, share personal stories, and speak directly with decision-makers, we help protect the services and rights that families across our communities depend on.

Jeri believes everyone deserves access to compassionate, inclusive health care and she is proud to stand with those working to protect bodily autonomy, preventive care, and essential services for all.

Supporting Essential Services in Santa Clara County

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Three people standing close together smiling inside a room. The woman on the left is wearing a black and white floral dress, the man in the middle is wearing glasses and a black T-shirt with a colorful skull graphic, and the man on the right is weari
A diverse group of people gathered on a stage at a community event, with a yellow banner reading 'South Bay Labor Council.' Several individuals are standing and sitting in the front, and some are speaking into microphones. An American flag is in the
Group of five people, three women and two men, smiling and standing together outside under a large umbrella, with a young girl in front, in a sunny outdoor setting.
Three people holding signs at a health advocacy event, standing on a hardwood floor in front of red curtains. The signs promote saving local hospitals and include a heart symbol with a heartbeat line.
Two women smiling in front of red curtain, both wearing badges related to Santa Clara County.
Two smiling women taking a selfie at an indoor event with balloon decorations and people in the background. One woman has blonde hair and the other has brown hair, both wearing black tops and 'YES' stickers for a health-related cause.

Jeri was proud to support Measure A, a 2025 Santa Clara County sales tax measure that successfully passed with strong community backing.

Measure A provides critical, temporary funding to help maintain essential health care, emergency, and trauma services in Santa Clara County while offsetting deep federal funding cuts.

For Jeri, supporting Measure A was about protecting the services families depend on - especially in moments of crisis.

The event brought together community leaders and advocates, including Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, Assemblymember Ash Kalra, Supervisor Betty Duong, Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, Peter Ortiz, Carol Garvey, and Jose Luis Pacheco.

Jeri believes strong communities are built when we stand together to protect access to care, emergency response, and essential public services.