Irene Katz was born in the Windy City. But after too many chilly winters, she was lured to the subtropical breezes of South Florida. Irene obtained her master's degree from the University of Florida, and soon began her career as an educator and guidance counselor. During this tenure, she influenced and encouraged students to develop communication skills and establish career goals. She created an affective education curriculum through the use of children's books known as bibliotherapy. She has lectured at many nationally recognized educational symposia.

Her penchant for the arts was nurtured at an early age. She has been an actress, model, dancer, and songwriter. Irene volunteered her services and promoted the Florida Bar's annual legal symposium on "The World of Music, Film, and Television." She was an assistant producer and host for the Arts Access Charity Concert held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. She supports the Miami City Ballet, Ballet Florida, Miami Light Project, New World Symphony, the Recording Academy/Musicares, Women in Film, American Cancer Society, and the Los Angeles Multiple Sclerosis Dinner of Champions.

Her hobbies include underwater photography, sailing, and collecting vintage accessories. She is currently working on a manuscript for a children's book.

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