Irene, born in St. Petersburg, FL, and raised in Asbury Park, NJ, graduated from Asbury Park High School and Santa Fe Community College. A mother of four and grandmother of six, including twin great-granddaughters, she worked in hospitality for nearly 20 years and now works at Campbell Park Elementary. Irene actively volunteers with organizations like HeadStart, Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, and SevenX7. She enjoys spending time with her family in St. Petersburg.