Born in NC as a Tar Heel, her father who spent 9 years at Fort Bragg, NC is a retired Army Paratrooper. The youngest of three girls, she also served four years in the United States Air Force serving our country. During her tenure as a military veteran. She learned the concept of how important teamwork and thinking outside the box applied in real life. A college graduate in fashion marketing, Yuri is determined and smart. She is persistent in her goals and balancing life's priorities.