Ella Cressman is a licensed esthetician with over two decades of experience, known for her corrective, function-focused approach to skin health. As the founder of the HHP Collective, she is committed to elevating the profession through practitioner-led education, clinical reasoning, and meaningful community.
Ella’s work centers on helping estheticians move beyond trends and into a deeper understanding of how the skin functions, with a strong emphasis on barrier health, internal influences, and long-term outcomes. She brings experience across treatment room practice, brand consulting, and global education, shaping how professionals think, not just what they do.
Inside the HHP Collective, Ella leads conversations that challenge assumptions, refine decision-making, and support practitioners who are ready to build real skill, not just consume information.
Ella Cressman-Sandoval, LE
Dr. Sherrie Tennessee began her career in the scientific world by conducting research at renowned institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and MedImmune. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty, spa, and wellness industries, she has served as a massage therapist, nail technician, spa owner, professor, speaker, and educator. Her diverse background informs her unique approach to workplace wellness, stress management, and resilience training, particularly for high-performance professionals.
A Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach, Dr. Tennessee specializes in helping individuals and organizations manage stress, enhance wellbeing, and navigate change. She has developed and facilitated evidence-based wellness and stress management programs for private sector leaders and government agencies. Her insights on wellness technology and innovation have been featured in leading industry publications, and she is a frequent speaker at national and international forums.
Dr. Tennessee holds a B.S. in Biology, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration from the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her doctoral research focused on wellness tourism, self-service technology, and the integration of innovation into wellness environments. She has partnered with distinguished organizations, including Johnson & Wales University, Sandals Resorts International—Red Lane Spa, and Mandarin Oriental, continuing to bridge the gap between traditional hospitality and forward-thinking wellness strategies.
Dr. Sherrie Tennessee
Toshiana Baker is a licensed esthetician and global education leader with over 20 years of experience shaping how practitioners deliver results through both skill and presence. Her work bridges skin science, nervous system awareness, and intentional touch—offering a more complete approach to what’s happening in the treatment room. She has held leadership roles across luxury spa, prestige retail, and education, guiding teams and developing programs at both national and global levels.
Throughout her career, Toshiana has focused on helping practitioners elevate not just what they do, but how they think, observe, and respond in real time. Her approach centers on the understanding that lasting results are influenced not only by technique, but by the nervous system, environment, and the quality of connection created during each service.
Inside the HHP Collective, Toshiana leads The Regulated Practitioner Studio, where she guides estheticians to move beyond routine protocols into more responsive, client-centered care. Her work supports practitioners in deepening their awareness, refining their presence, and delivering experiences that create meaningful, lasting impact—for their clients and themselves.
Toshiana Baker, LE
Benjamin Knight-Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist, and skincare chemist with more than three decades of experience developing results-driven skin health systems. His work is rooted in biochemistry, focusing on how the skin functions at a cellular level rather than treating surface-level symptoms.
Known for bridging internal health and topical treatment, Benjamin brings a perspective that challenges conventional thinking, emphasizing nutrition, physiology, and the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate.
Inside the HHP Collective, he contributes a science-forward voice that encourages practitioners to think beyond products and protocols, strengthening their understanding of skin function, ingredient activity, and clinical reasoning. His approach aligns with practitioners who are committed to deeper knowledge, better outcomes, and a more intentional way of working.
Benjamin Knight-Fuchs, R.Ph.
Monique Blake is a WellBEing educator, astrologer, and spa strategist known for integrating ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices. With over two decades of experience across education, corporate, and spa environments, she brings a multidimensional perspective that connects emotional health, lifestyle patterns, and overall well-being.
As a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, certified astrologer, tarotist, and wellness coach, Monique’s work centers on helping individuals understand their internal rhythms and how they influence physical and emotional outcomes. Her approach blends practical strategy with intuitive insight, supporting long-term regulation, resilience, and alignment.
Inside the HHP Collective, Monique hosts monthly Moon talks and contributes a perspective that expands how practitioners think about stress, cycles, and the human experience behind the skin. Her work supports estheticians who want to deepen their understanding of the connection between emotional patterns, nervous system regulation, and treatment outcomes.
With a strong emphasis on education and real-world application, Lashelle helps practitioners better understand the unique needs of men’s skin and how to adapt treatments and home care for consistent, sustainable outcomes.
Inside the HHP Collective, Lashelle brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective to conversations around client care, treatment customization, and expanding into underserved markets. His approach supports estheticians who want to build confidence, improve results, and create more intentional treatment strategies for every client they serve.
Monique Blake, LMT, CTP, AP, Astrologist
Jill Jodar is a licensed esthetician, author and educator with over two decades of experience helping clients achieve measurable skin results through customized, performance-driven treatments. Based in San Francisco, her work focuses on how ingredients function, penetrate, and perform within the skin to create real, visible change. Her mission has always been to help clients achieve their skincare goals with dedicated attention and respect in a non-judgmental environment.
Her passion for elevating the industry led towriting the book Skinthesis: The Esthetician’s Guide to Mastering Client Experience & Management, a resource to help licensed professionals refine their client experience, set boundaries, and reduce day-to-day frustrations.
In 2024, she founded Synthesis CX Consulting as a logical progression to provide classes and one-on-one personalized consulting sessions, allowing all types of learners to elevate their practices and thrive in a competitive market. All classes are non-practice/product-specific, providing tools for all licensed estheticians regardless of their business sector or specialty.
Jill Jodar, LE
Abby Picou is the founder of The Hive Retreat and a community-driven leader in the wellness space. Known for her ability to bring people together in meaningful ways, Abby creates environments where practitioners can connect, learn, and grow without the pressure of performance or perfection.
Inside the HHP Collective, Abby hosts Collective Conversations, creating space for open dialogue, shared experience, and real-time connection among members. Her approach centers on the belief that professional growth is not just about information, but about the people you learn with and the conversations that challenge and support you.
Through both her thriving business and her work within the Collective, Abby is committed to fostering connection, reflection, and sustainable growth for practitioners who want more than just surface-level engagement.
Abby Picou, LE, LMT
Genice Gonzales is a licensed esthetician, business owner, and educator known for building a purpose-driven practice rooted in inclusivity, resilience, and real-world experience. As the founder of Amora J Studios, she specializes in acne, pigmentation, and advanced body treatments, with a focus on delivering results while creating a space where every client feels seen and supported.
Genice’s journey into the industry was shaped by entrepreneurship, motherhood, and overcoming challenges, which now inform the way she approaches both business and education. Her work goes beyond services, emphasizing confidence, community, and the importance of building a sustainable career in the treatment room.
Inside the HHP Collective, Genice brings a grounded, experience-based perspective, contributing to conversations around client care, business growth, and creating meaningful impact in the treatment room. Her voice resonates with practitioners who value both results and real-life application.
Genice Gonzales, LE
Kiarra Smith is an educator and wellness professional known for her integrative, immune-focused approach to skin and overall health. Her work centers on the connection between internal systems, particularly immune function, and how they influence inflammation, resilience, and skin outcomes.
With a perspective rooted in whole-body wellness, Kiarra helps practitioners think beyond surface-level concerns and consider the deeper factors that impact how the skin responds, heals, and functions over time.
Inside the HHP Collective, Kiarra contributes to conversations that bridge internal health and external results, supporting practitioners who want to expand their understanding of the body, strengthen their clinical reasoning, and approach the skin with greater intention.
Kiarra Smith, LE
Lashelle Ullie is a licensed esthetician, educator, and men’s skincare specialist known for his results-driven, barrier-focused approach. His work centers on simplifying skincare for male clients while addressing common concerns such as sensitivity, ingrown hairs, and inflammation, areas that are often overlooked or mismanaged.
With a strong emphasis on education and real-world application, Lashelle helps practitioners better understand the unique needs of men’s skin and how to adapt treatments and home care for consistent, sustainable outcomes.
Inside the HHP Collective, Lashelle brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective to conversations around client care, treatment customization, and expanding into underserved markets. His approach supports estheticians who want to build confidence, improve results, and create more intentional treatment strategies for every client they serve.
Lashelle Ullie, LE
Moshe Edri is the founder of SpaSphere, a platform built specifically for estheticians—helping them manage the business behind their care, from booking and client records to treatment plans, retail, and follow-up. After more than 20 years working with startups, he brings a practical, builder’s mindset to creating technology that actually supports the people using it.
He believes estheticians should not have to become software experts, marketers, or administrators just to run a sustainable practice. The right tools should reduce the busywork, create more clarity, and give practitioners back time and energy for their clients, their craft, and themselves.
Through SpaSphere and his involvement with the HHP Collective, Moshe is committed to making technology and AI feel approachable, useful, and grounded in the real day-to-day needs of estheticians. His goal is simple: help more practitioners build businesses that support the life they want—not consume it.
Moshe Edri
Soo-Jin Yang is a Master Lash Artist, inventor, and the visionary founder of illumino. A licensed Manicurist, Esthetician, and Cosmetologist, Soo-Jin has been at the forefront of the lash industry since 2006—continually refining techniques and pioneering innovations that elevate both the artist and client experience.
Among her most notable achievements is the invention of the patented Lynk-Gel® Lash Method and Device, a groundbreaking technology that uses LED light to cure lash adhesive instantly. This advancement eliminates common lash-application challenges such as fumes and irritation, creating a safer, faster, and more precise experience for professionals worldwide.
In recognition of her contributions, Soo-Jin was honored with the Industry Impact Award at LashCon 2024, celebrating her leadership and lasting influence on the global lash community.
Her commitment to excellence extends beyond invention—she is dedicated to raising industry standards through comprehensive education and certification programs. With an unwavering focus on safety, innovation, and empowerment, Soo-Jin continues to shape the future of the lash industry and inspire beauty professionals everywhere to reach new heights of artistry and professionalism.
Soo-Jin Yang, LM, LE, LC
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What Sets Us Apart
Substance over showmanship
Our educators are chosen for what they know and how they share it. No hype, no sales pitch dressed up as a class.
Clinical reasoning over trends.
We teach the why behind the protocol. Members leave knowing how to think through a skin condition, not just which product to reach for.
Taught from lived experience.
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