Kerri L. Davis was born in New York, but spent her adolescence in Alabama. She graduated from Alabama A&M University, a Historically Black University, with a degree in Marketing. In 2015, she was crowned with the dual titles of Ms. Madison County Plus America and Ms. Nevada Plus America. During her reign, she launched The Purple Passage, advocating against domestic violence and abuse. She continues pursuing her passion through public speaking engagements and private platforms.