We make time to seek out and employ the highest caliber instructors and staff to oversee the educational and clinic components of our institute. The faculty and staff at SWINA represent an array of diversity in educational, entrepreneurial, and industry experience. Our collective experience includes spa directors, practiced licensed aestheticians, certified laser technicians, business owners and entrepreneurs, product line representatives, corporate spa trainers, life coaches, massage therapists, and the list goes on! As a result, we are passionate about delivering the most comprehensive education to our students while teaching industry-leading techniques.
KC Miller
Founder of Southwest Institute
of Natural Aesthetics
KC Miller
Founder of Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Pam Brown
Pam Brown
Campus Director
Julie Stafford
Director of Education
and Leadership Coach
julies@swiha.edu
Julie Stafford
Director of Education
and Leadership Coach
Dr Hooker
Dr Hooker
Medical Director
Alsinia Hutzler
Director of Career & Customer Services
alsiniah@swiha.edu
Alsinia Hutzler
Director of Career & Customer Services
Shaila Rogers
Education Administrator
and Aesthetics Instructor
shailar@swiha.edu
Shaila Rogers
Education Administrator
and Aesthetics Instructor
Hannah Greenwood
Hannah Greenwood
Admissions Director
Sarah Haws
Sarah Haws
Academic Advisor
Augustina Snowden
Aesthetics instructor
and Curriculum Consultant
augustinas@swiha.edu
Augustina Snowden
Aesthetics instructor
and Curriculum Consultant
Annie
Operations & Purchasing Specialist
Annie
Operations & Purchasing Specialist
Janell Erickson
Janell Erickson
Career Services
Jennifer Dubbs
Jennifer Dubbs
Academic Advisor
Isaac Talavera
Isaac Talavera
Lead Concierge
Rayane Soto
Rayane Soto
Lead Concierge
Emma Larson
Emma Larson
Front Desk Concierge
Dr. Laree Hooker
Dr. Laree Hooker
Medical Director
Dr. Hooker received her doctorate from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona. Being well trained in conventional and holistic medicine has given her a well-rounded view point as an integrative practitioner and an added advantage allowing her to become an expert in antiaging medicine. With over 12 years in the Aesthetic industry her vast knowledge has allowed her to oversee various clinics as medical director and to treat hundreds of patients. Dr. Hooker’s passion for knowledge and education is what motivates her to constantly seek out new information and treatments to continually improve her skills providing the best care for her patients. Many have often heard her say “Knowledge is not meant to be kept to yourself, if you know something that another can benefit from it’s your responsibility to share the wealth!” Referring to herself as a “true educator at heart” she has always taken the time and effort to share her knowledge with her patients in addition to teaching various classes at different educational facilities since the beginning of her career.
“Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.”
– Emerson
Adrian Cardwell
Adrian Cardwell
Laser Instructor
Leslie Venegas
Leslie Venegas
Laser Instructor
Rachel Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Laser Instructor
Erin Coscia
Erin Coscia
Laser Instructor
Lydia Castro
Lydia Castro
Aesthetics Instructor
Lydia has been in the Aesthetics industry for over 15 years. She graduated from the National Aesthetics Institute in 2001, and then graduated from SWINA’s instructor program in 2008. In April of 2016, she will have been with SWINA for 9 years! Lydia has a very diverse background and has worked in salons, aesthetics schools, and even a Plastic Surgeon’s office!
Motto: “You are important to somebody, love and respect one another.”
Marguerite Mullins
Marguerite Mullins
Aesthetics Instructor
Rachel Ventura
Rachel Ventura
Aesthetics Instructor
Carrie Klosowski
Carrie Klosowski
Aesthetics and Laser Instructor
Christie Bergstrom
Christie Bergstrom
Aesthetics Instructor
Amy Kelly
Amy Kelly
Aesthetics Instructor
Lisa Mansueto
Lisa Mansueto
Aesthetics Instructor
Vincy Nichols
Vincy Nichols
Aesthetics Instructor
Robyn Runyan
Robyn Runyan
Aesthetics Instructor
Talia Benson
Talia Benson
Aesthetics Instructor
Alesia Sanchez
Alesia Sanchez
Aesthetics Instructor
Ashton Shanks
Ashton Shanks
Aesthetics Instructor
Krystal Crismon
Krystal Crismon
Aesthetics Instructor