Meet
Our Team
The Founders

Mary Ronnow
Founder & Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Mary opened The Skin Institute, a professional esthetics school in St. George, Utah, in 2002. She has been a licensed Master Esthetician for 25 years. It is her goal to provide quality education to meet the ever-increasing demand for professional estheticians. Mary has worked in every avenue of the Spa/Medi-Spa Industry. She is expanding the success of the business and her philosophy of gold star training and exquisite customer service to the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Rim.

Lieren Pearson
Founder & Licensed Esthetics Instructor
Lieren has been a licensed Master Esthetician for 13 years. She has extensive experience working in Day Spas, Resort Spas, Plastic Surgeon’s offices, Medical Spas, and as a Laser Technician. She holds a B.S. Degree in Education with a Minor in Communications from Chaminade University, HI. She was recognized as the 2017 Hawaii Instructor of the year from the IMAGE Cooperation. She is passionate about continuing education and specializes in Microblading, Lash Extensions, Advanced Treatments, Advanced Waxing, Dermaplaning, and facial machines.
The Team

Wendy Takahashi
School Director

Sabrina Garland
Spa Director

Ckaz Anderson
Program Director

Kyra Tiogangco
Marketing & Outreach Specialist

Sarina Souki
Spa Esthetician

Karen Wai
Spa Esthetician

Desiree Dahilig
Spa Personnel

Jadalei Valdez
Spa Personnel

Catherine Ching
Licensed Instructor

Tamara Stephens
Instructor Trainee

Adonica Chun
Instructor Trainee

Marisa Kesaji
Instructor Trainee

Jamie Colburn
Instructor Trainee

Tristyn Oki
Instructor Trainee

Shawnlin Kinney
Instructor Trainee

Candice Ennis
Instructor Trainee

Phoebe Brandt
Student Coordinator

Danica Baron
Spa Concierge

Stephanie Maxwell
Spa Concierge
Phuong Nguyen
Spa Concierge

Jessica Tagalicud
Spa Concierge