Cori was born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. She graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in 2009 and has been a member at Christ United Methodist Church since 1995. Cori has been working with children since she was a teenager and has helped teach children's bible studies as well. She is active in the  church community and loves to help out wherever she can.

Cori loves to read, is an avid Chicago Bears fan, and loves to watch hockey. She is married to her husband, Jake, and they weathered the military lifestyle for four years. They have a rambunctious young son and an adorable but equally rambunctious young daugther. Cori loves family camping trips, fishing, and hiking.