Renee is an award-winning, former journalist, who was nominated - twice - for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. But, she left a 25-year newspaper career to reinvent herself as a creative healing griot, who nurtures hope, empowerment and inspiration. As a creative visionary, she wears many hats: * Creative consultant for non-profits * Inspirational keynote speaker * Project director/Event organizer * Workshop and training facilitator * Spoken-word poet/author/novelist * Social justice grant writer * Playwright/actress/theater director * Domestic violence/Sexual assault survivor