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