Having graduated and facing barriers to gain employment in the creative industry, she veered towards the public sector whilst still actively being involved in creative works/projects. Having been a child in care when younger, she wanted to make a difference, leading on major education projects and the last 5 years, worked as an Education Advocate for with over 200 Bristol Children in Care. She also took the lead on securing an agreement that any Bristol Child in Care, can go with a friend or carer to see theatre shows at The Bristol Old Vic for free.

She has produced and managed large-scale creative projects, including a successful dance and music programme with Lambeth Music Service, Rambert Dance Company and students from Lambeth Academy. She also worked on a programme with Grammy Award–winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo and dancers from the Royal Ballet. She also worked as a Producer on the award winning Stance Podcast, including a Takeover of the Tate Modern for their Lates Series as well as a panellist about Child Refugees.

Since relocating to Bristol in 2020, Rene has performed with Bristol Old Vic’s Adult Company, appearing in ensemble productions including the Big Community Show with a cast of over 100 – of Orpheus and Eurydice, in which she played Eurydice’s mother to strong critical response. “there is also an authentic performance by Rene Katiisa as Eurydice’s mother”