Meet Our Expert Instructors
Our expert-level instructors are committed to helping each and every one of our students exceed in their studies.
AESTHETICS INSTITUTE
Meet Our Instructors
President
“I believe that it is our professional responsibility to teach to the highest standard. I hear people all the time say, ‘you will learn once you start working’ or ‘go somewhere [beauty school] fast”.
If you want to be seen as a professional and work in the top tier of the industry, you need to take time and invest in yourself.
Unlike any other, this is an industry with so many different directions you can grow your career. Having a great education is always going to be a huge factor in your overall success and put you ahead of the rest”.
Monique Raab
- Institute President
- Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) Diplomat
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
- Certified Advanced Esthetics Instructor (CAEI)
" All the teachers are amazing, but Laura was a true mentor to me and an incredible teacher who was honest yet encouraging. I owe my confidence and skill to the school, and I’ll never forget how it has helped to shape the esthetician I am today.”
Rachael Almada
Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021
Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021
" All the teachers are amazing, but Laura was a true mentor to me and an incredible teacher who was honest yet encouraging. I owe my confidence and skill to the school, and I’ll never forget how it has helped to shape the esthetician I am today.”
Rachael Almada
Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021
Masters & Advanced Esthetics 2021
Founder
Cynthia R. Mendoza
- School Founder
- Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) Diplomat
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
- Certified Advanced Esthetics Instructor (CAEI)
“Everyone learns differently and this school was founded on the idea that we can meet those needs.
It has been such a privilege and honor to help so many people start their careers in esthetics. I am so proud of our instructors and all the graduates of the Aesthetics Institute!”
Institute Director
“I love working for the Aesthetics Institute because it allows me to guide and support students at the beginning of their esthetics journey.
It’s incredibly fulfilling to help students discover their niche and passions within the beauty industry and watch them grow and develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Being part of that transformation makes this role so meaningful to me.”
Destany Smith
- Institute Director
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Raquel Schalck
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
“It is pretty incredible to come full circle, from being a student at the Aesthetics Institute to working in the industry for many years to now being back helping students learn how to be top-notch professionals who love this field.
I want each one of my students to leave the Institute confident that they are highly trained and ready for any challenges ahead of them!”
Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor
“It is so awesome to watch something ‘click’ in someone’s head just because you explained it a certain way.
Not everyone learns the same way, and one subject may have to be taught in three different methods for everyone to learn it correctly. So when I figure out what really worked for that specific student, it’s truly a great feeling!”
Tashauna Carter
- Lead Advanced Esthetics Instructor
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
- Certified Advanced Esthetics Instructor (CAEI)
Masters Esthetics Program Coordinator
Gabby Robertson
- Masters Esthetics Program Coordinator
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
“I love the positive environment and the support we offer each other at the school. It feels like a big family, and we all look out for and care for each other here.
I’m proud to be able to pass down all the knowledge I have received to the next generation of estheticians! We teach our students to really understand the skin and the ‘why’ behind what they are doing, which sets us apart from other schools.”
Licensed Esthetics Instructor
“My advice is to keep an open mind and don’t limit yourself. Being an esthetician is an amazing line of work that brings so much joy to the people you’re servicing and ultimately helping along the way.
I love being able to watch my students grow and fall in love with the world of esthetics.”
Josie Bridges
- Licensed Esthetics Instructor (LEI)
Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations
Colette Neva
- Director of Admissions & Alumni Relations
“I love all the people that I get to interact with at The Aesthetics Institute! The clients, the instructors, the students, and the entire staff!
But I really enjoy the opportunities I have
each day to speak with prospective students and their families and hear about their career hopes and dreams.
I also love it when past students come in for services or to pick up products and share their post-graduate success stories with me!”
Clinic Coordinator
“One of the things I love about working at the Aesthetics Institute is witnessing the students’ progress firsthand. It’s so rewarding to see them grasp new techniques and the excitement they feel when they finally master them.
Being part of their journey is incredibly fulfilling, and it’s amazing to know that we contribute to their growth and success. Each step they take feels like a shared accomplishment, and watching them gain confidence as they learn is truly inspiring.”
Kaley Partida
- Clinic Coordinator
Social Media Content Creation & Marketing
Claire Newrones
- Social Media Content Creation & Marketing
“I think students should consider their future professional goals and take advantage of the resources the Aesthetics Institute offers in career planning and business.
There is so much to learn to be a successful esthetician outside of the treatment room, including social media marketing, business development, and other professional skills meant to set up graduates for long-term success. We teach all of that here, and students should learn it all!”
Vice President
“Before taking on this position, I suppose I had a “treat ‘yo self” idea about the beauty industry. And while there is nothing wrong with some self-pampering, I continue to be blown away by the level of science and technology that goes into what we teach our students about skincare and esthetics.
From acne scars to other serious skin ailments, it is pretty incredible to watch our students help our clients begin to feel comfortable again in their own skin!
The beauty industry offers opportunities and a worldwide community of individuals ready to hire and support our graduates, and I am very happy to be even a tiny part of that.”
Ryan Klute
- Vice President
