Bren holds her MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater and was honored with the coveted Professional Theater Internship (PTI) at the ACT Company. She received her BA in Theater from Kenyon, where she was awarded the Joanneward Acting Trophy. While attending Milton Academy, Bren was a National Champion in Dramatic Interpretation and a three-time Massachusetts State Champion in the National Speech and Debate Association. Her acting has been recognized by 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 to optimize their presentations in court. This experience sparked her interest in the leadership behavioral, and change aspects of corporate interactions, inspiring her to return to college and earn first-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 utilized in her programs for advancement of corporate professionals and performing.