With more than 20 years of experience in cosmetology, this expert witness evaluates beauty salon and spa products, processes, procedures, policies, professional standards, and state regulatory requirements. She has more than 20 years of expert witness experience providing litigation consultations and courtroom testimony in matters involving cosmetology practices and beauty industry operations. Educational attainment includes a Bachelor of Science degree earned summa cum laude. She held prior licensure as a New York State nail technician and New York State Licensed School Director. She has also served as a board member of the New York State Licensing Review Committee and participated in government relations, accreditation, and professional advisory activities involving cosmetology schools and beauty industry education.

A Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Education for a New York State-licensed and nationally accredited cosmetology school. The institution’s educational programs include esthetics, natural hair styling, nail services, waxing, makeup, permanent makeup, laser hair removal, and advanced esthetics. Her additional industry experience includes beauty product development, laboratory testing, consumer and product testing, claims substantiation, marketing, mass-retail education, distributor coordination, salon training, media work, and international beauty-industry education. Prior roles as a principal and president of beauty, salon, and spa businesses further support her expertise in salon operations, service procedures, product use, professional education, and compliance with cosmetology standards and state regulations.