Annelie graduated from high school in 1986 majoring in art and history and then obtained a degree in graphics design in 1991 in South Africa. Her talents have taken her to Israel and Holland as a graphic designer and muralist. In 1994, Annelie married Ojai resident Steven Jeffre and in 1999 started The Design Studio in Ojai focusing on graphic design and murals. Having obtained her students pilot's license, Annelie has been a Ventura County 99's Women Pilots Volunteer since 2001.
As a woman entrepreneur focusing on graphic design and murals, Annelie will educate the youth of our community in the areas of art and design and the business aspect of those endeavors. She also has a passion for flying and will share with future women pilots the adventure of going beyond your limits and the camaraderie other women pilots share.