Eri earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Massachusetts. Following graduation, she worked at the Museum of Science in Boston, where she contributed to and managed global traveling exhibits.

In 1988, she founded Kandia’s Wild Herbal Tea, a company she successfully built and later sold. A passionate advocate for volunteerism, Eri dedicated much of her career to organizations that empower individuals and create lasting positive change. Most recently, she retired as a Senior Project Manager for an international nonprofit organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Eri immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1964, arriving by ship in New York Harbor. She now resides in Dover, Massachusetts, with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters.