A luminary in the arts scene and Artie Award Winner, Zhanna embodies the philosophy: "Art can be a get-a-way, but we must use it as a gate-way..." (Zhelré). A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Buffalo State University, she holds a BA degree, Arts and Humanities Dean's Award, and SUNY Chancellor's Award. Zhanna's craft and research enrich stages and communities worldwide as she returns to Buffalo with her passion for artistic expression, joining the beautiful team for the production of CROWNS. Through her initiative, Live LAB With Me, she continues to unlock the transformative power of art. With your support, she will proudly represent Buffalo in the Miss New York USA competition in June 2024. (IG @ZHELRE @LiveLabWithMe)