[3] Berenato is the elder sister of former Georgia Tech Head Coach and Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner Bernadette McGlade.

Prior to coming to Pittsburgh, she served as the head women's basketball coach for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 1989 to 2003, where she compiled a 223-209 record with appearances in the 1993 and 2003 NCAA Tournaments.

[citation needed] During her tenure at the University of Pittsburgh, the Panthers women's basketball enjoyed the most successful era in its history to date.

[6][7] Success continued in 2009 as she led the Panthers to their second straight Sweet 16 appearance and broke a school record for victories.

In so doing, Berenato helped contribute to Sports Diplomacy's mission to build understanding, awareness, and skills for youth from under-served communities.