Renee Kosiarek adores music, theater and dance, and firmly believes that the arts help us connect, open minds, bring joy and create change. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Theater from the University of Illinois at Chicago and received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She has been a professor of leadership & creativity for many years at DePaul University and North Central College, and particularly enjoys exploring how the arts impact human development and leadership.