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Protect your practice with the gold standard in liability coverage at ascpskincare.com 15 CONTRIBUTORS JOSHUA MANISCALCO Joshua is a licensed esthetician with nearly two decades of experience and the founder of Agent Rx, a San Francisco-based skin care brand dedicated to high-quality treatments and products. Known for his commitment to client care and esthetician education, Joshua also teaches estheticians how to develop their own lines through his online course, "Create Your Signature Products." He has a strong presence on social media, with a focus on community building and helping estheticians enhance their digital marketing skills. agentrxpro.com MARIANNE TALKOVSKI Marianne, a dual-licensed esthetician and acupuncturist with over a decade of experience, blends Eastern and Western practices for a holistic approach to healthy aging. As the owner of Project Gorgeous in Indianapolis and voted Dermascope's favorite dual-licensed practitioner in 2023, she offers services in cosmetic acupuncture, organic skin care, and stress relief. With a background in international business and functional diagnostic nutrition and as a skin care educator for more than 13 years, Marianne empowers people to embrace their natural beauty from the inside out. mariannetalkovski.com MARK LEES Mark, PhD, MS, is an award-winning speaker, master clinical skin therapist, and product developer of Mark Lees Skin Care products. He has actively practiced clinical skin care for more than 30 years in his CIDESCO-accredited Florida salon. In 2024, he became the first recipient of the ASCP Industry Icon Award. marklees.com ALISON O'NEIL Alison, BS in mental health and human services and an Aesthetic Rehabilitation Specialist, is the chair of the Aesthetics Health Initiative for the Global Wellness Institute. She's a pioneer in medical esthetics and has been a leader in esthetics health for over 40 years. Alison developed the first clinical program in dermatological rehabilitation at Emory University. Passionate about how people feel about the way they look and how that impacts their health, Alison was called a L'Oreal Paris Woman of Worth for founding Beauty Becomes You, a 501(c) (3) for seniors and caregivers, and was given the Quality of Life Award from ACS for developing the Look Good . . . Feel Better program. beautybecomesyou.org DASHA SAIAN MARCHESE Dasha is the cofounder and CEO of Saian and has over 23 years of experience in the spa industry. She is a licensed esthetician, Aesthetics International Association ambassador, and a member of the editorial advisory board for Dermascope. In addition to her esthetics schooling, Dasha has a degree in business and marketing. She gives lectures, teaches classes internationally, and regularly contributes to global trade publications. saian.net CRYSTAL NGOZI OCHEMBA Crystal is a dynamic speaker, beauty business coach, and licensed esthetician with a love for teaching. With a combined 10 years of experience in the beauty industry and business marketing, Crystal helps beauty professionals scale their businesses and achieve profitability through her signature "Business Glow Up Strategy Sessions." These sessions provide tailored strategies to elevate your esthetics business, covering key topics like client attraction, brand building, and financial strategies while offering insights and opportunities for personal development and networking. Crystal has spoken at several events, including IECSC and Premiere Shows. crystalngozibeauty.com