She holds a BFA from RISD and an MFA from the Academy of Art University. Renee has worked at Roytex, designing private label men’s active wear and sportswear for Pierre Cardin, Bill Blass and various mass merchants. She designed/developed print/knit/woven designs on CAD. She also has enjoyed working with a non-profit Brazilian artisan group and has taken students on a travel program to the modest community in Brazil.