Rina Scott Cowan grew up in Jerusalem in a large orthodox rabbinical family.  As an art historian with a focus on art education, Rina studies and worked in France and Spain.  She is fluent in four languages which has enabled her to conduct art tours, seminars and lectures in universities, museums and art sites around the globe.

Rina is involved in: CAJM - Council of American Jewish Museums, AAM - American Association of Museums and ICOM - International Council of Museums.  Rina is active in the Los Angeles Tel Aviv partnership and the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.  She has lived in Los Angeles for over forty years and is a member of Beth Jacob congregation in Beverly Hills.