Living on the outskirts of Lisbon, she integrated into the local art scene, during the turbulent years after the 1974 "Carnation Revolution".  Jami painted the tranquil landscape of a mercurial environment in the aftermath of the military led coup. Her interest in sculpture was fostered by her friendship with Lisbon gallery owner Eric Tannock, who introduced her to artists from his gallery and artesan stone carvers working around the local marble quarries. Subsequently Jami exhibited her work at Galeria Sesimbra, for many years. Her first solo show of drawings and sculpture was held at the Residence of the American Ambassador in Lisbon by invitation of the Ambassador and his wife.

After marrying her husband Thomas Rahn, the couple relocated to Switzerland for four years before moving to Brazil and then returning to the United States. Jami continued to work and exhibit her paintings and sculptures throughout those years.

Jami currently lives and works in South Florida where she earned her BFA Suma Cum-Laude, From Florida Atlantic University and was honored with the Arts and letters Scholarship and the David and Alfrede Myerson Achievement Award in Fine Arts. Her work is included in private collections both locally and abroad.