Judi is a native Charlestonian that transplanted to Asheville in 1995. In addition to her art training from Wingate College and The College Of Charleston, Judi completed finishing school and the professional modeling program at Millie Lewis Modeling Agency. Judi was a finalist in the Miss S.C. USA Pageant 1992 as well as Mrs. WNC 2009. Judi received her cosmetology certification from North Carolina Academy of Cosmetic Art and has been honing her skills for over 25 years.