Studio founder, Bren holds her MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater and was honored with the coveted Professional Theater Internship (PTI) position in the ACT Company.  She received her BA in Theater from Kenyon College, where she was awarded the Joanne Woodward Acting Trophy.  While attending Milton Academy, in the National Speech and Debate Association, Bren was 3 time Massachusetts State Champion and a National Champion in Dramatic Interpretation; her Acting has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Boston Shakespeare Company.   While working as a professional actor, she used her theater training to coach trial lawyers in public speaking and communication in order to optimize their presentations in court. Thus began her interest in the leadership, behavioral and change aspects of corporate interactions inspiring her to return to college earning her 1st class honors in Training and Development from the University of Ireland, Maynooth. She has taught this and Acting for 20 years. Her extensive background and knowledge of business and the arts are used in her programs for the advancement of corporate professionals and performing artists.