Bay Area-based singer, creative life coach and arts philanthropist, Renee Hayes (aka The Goddess of Irrational Harmony) believes that a nutritious mix of creativity, diversity, community, harmony and irony can feed the soul. She describes her musical style as eclectic acoustic soul and James Taylor meets Dianne Reeves meets India.Arie. Her diverse musical performance and recording experience includes: pop; R&B and folk bands; gospel; jazz and classical choirs; musical theatre; a cappella ensembles; numerous jingles; back-up vocals for various artists; and two recordings with her award-winning whimsical soul a cappella group, The Irrationals. Renee (whose name means renewal) has a long history of supporting people and organizations that are dedicated to creativity and sustainability, including her 22 year stint as Associate Director of Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund (GFTA).

Read Renee's interview by the Center for Cultural Innovation here.