Rene Bionat is a native of South Padre Island, TX , who has been involved in the pageant industry for over 20 years and currently serves as Creative Director for Art & Beauty Magazine and New York Fashion Week 2.0. Rene has worked as director (state & local), judge (all levels) and volunteer for many systems including: Miss World America, Miss Teen America, Miss Global United States, Miss USA, Miss America and Miss Earth United States.  Rene has a BA in Sports Medicine & Art History from Ohio State University and a MA in Theatre from Hunter College. He currently resides in NYC where her works for one of the world’s largest theater companies in General Management.