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14 ASCP Skin Deep Summer 2026 CECILY BRADEN Cecily Braden is an internationally recognized esthetician, award- winning educator, and founder and creator of The Lymphatic Brush, the first and only patented skin and body care tool designed to support the superficial lymphatic vessel system. As an innovator and business owner, she has experience in product development, patent protection, copyright enforcement, and brand protection, offering a unique perspective on intellectual property rights in the beauty and wellness space. thelymphaticbrush.com SHAWNA ROCHA Shawna Rocha is a licensed esthetician in California and Washington and the owner of Awaken Day Spa. As former director of education for Hale & Hush, Shawna was voted "Favorite Brand Educator" in Dermascope's 2024 Aesthetician Choice Awards. Shawna created the Awaken Esthetics Retreat in the Pacific Northwest as an advanced-education event, where her goal is for every attendee to leave with personal and business development and the strategies needed to implement them in daily life. awakenestheticsretreat.com ELLA CRESSMAN Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician, certified organic formulator, business owner, ingredient enthusiast, ASCP Skin Deep columnist, and cohost on the ASCP Esty Talk podcast. ellacress.com LISA ESQUIVEL-CLARK Lisa Esquivel-Clark is a licensed esthetician, CIDESCO diploma recipient, educator, author, and founder of The Spa Academy USA. As the author of The Robotic Esthetician vs. The Knowledgeable Esthetician, Lisa empowers beauty professionals to elevate their careers through expertise, innovation, and excellence in client care. Her mission is to inspire estheticians to become confident, knowledgeable leaders in the ever-evolving world of skin care and wellness. thespaacademyusa.com AARON SONNENSCHEIN Aaron Sonnenschein is a sales and partnership leader with more than 20 years of experience building professional skin care and spa channels. He previously led the growth of a school and partnership program for a major skin care company, expanding the program to more than 750 schools nationwide and generating over $13 million in annual revenue. Aaron specializes in developing go-to-market strategies and driving sell-through at the salon, spa, and school levels. He is a private consultant to skin care and hair care brands. aaronderm04@gmail.com CRYSTAL NGOZI OCHEMBA Crystal Ngozi Ochemba is an innovative business owner, esthetics leader, and author committed to transforming the beauty and wellness industries. As the founder of Crystal Ngozi Beauty & Esthetics, she leads a thriving medspa that empowers women of color to achieve healthy, confident skin through advanced, inclusive care. With over a decade of experience, Crystal is recognized for her approach to entrepreneurship and her ability to build purpose-driven ventures. Her thought leadership and written works have been featured in ASCP Skin Deep, Dermascope, and Milady Standard Esthetics: Advanced. linkedin.com/in/crystal-ngozi CONTRIBUTORS