Jeré D. Reid was born in Brooklyn, New York and migrated to Central Florida as a teen. She graduated from Gateway High School in Kissimmee, Florida, received her bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida, and earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law.
While in law school, Jeré served on the Student Board Association and completed a plethora of community driven initiatives in the Central Florida area. After becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Jeré began to sharpen her legal skills as an Assistant Public Defender in Circuit 9. As an Assistant Public Defender, Jeré gained substantial experience in prelitigation, negotiations, depositions, motion drafting, and trial practice. Jeré is also a member of the Osceola Bar Association and serves as the association’s Public Information Officer.
When not in the office, Jeré enjoys spending time with her big, beautiful blended family, honing her graphic design skills, and volunteering her time to at-risk youth and disadvantaged populations throughout Central Florida.