Dr. Cherisa “C. I.” Jerez is an award-winning author whose debut novel, At The Island’s Edge, was released on 3/18/2025. She is represented by Katie Reed at Andrea Hurst & Associates. With both a Cuban and Puerto Rican background, Cherisa is actively focused on writing stories with bold, Latina protagonists. Her experiences growing up near El Paso’s Mexican border have only enhanced her love of Latin America and its cultures.
She holds a BBA, an MBA, and a DBA in International Business. She commissioned as an Army Officer in 2005 and earned the rank of Major. She also co-owns a cybersecurity consulting company.
Mostly, she loves to write.
Cherisa lives in Central Florida and is hard at work on her next novel.
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