Ownership: The Esani Institute LLC, with Arlene Lyons, Owner/President
Owner: Arlene Lyons
Director/General Manager: Janiece Mitchell
CFO/HR Manager: Wynne Vanelzas
VP of Compliance: Dani Thach Moran
Executive Business Manager/Community Care Advocate: Anna Ayres
Admissions Leader: Simone Carter
Admissions Coordinators: Jasmin Garcia, Mariah Sanchez, and Valencia McClenton
Director of Financial Services: Jacquelin Tan
Financial Services Leader: Nicole Lee
Financial Aid Coordinators: Parker McDaniel and Brianna Jenness
Service Desk Associates: Emma Grimes, Evangeline Hibbert, Shantez Williams, and Monet Love
Cosmetology & Barbering Education Leader: Terryn Jackson and Jamie Martin
Future Professional Advisor: Megan Mireles
Marketing Leader: Stephanie Floyd
Placement Leader: Sandra Vue
Cosmetology Learning Leaders
Jamie Martin - Learning Leader
Graduated: Kaufman Beauty College; Cosmetology Certificate License Number: KK194888, Expires: 04/30/2026
Originally from Dayton Ohio
Attended Morehead State University
I have been in the industry all my life. I came up with Paul Mitchell.
My Core Values: Loyalty, Commitment, Honesty, and Positivity. I worked for Regis Corporation as their Artistic Director, training license cosmetologist. I also trained with Vidal Sassoon and Farouk. My Specialties are Cutting and Texture. My accomplishments include completing Paul Mitchell Certified Level 4 in Cutting, Color and Texture.
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Tiffany Curtis-Learning Leader
Graduated Sac City College; Cosmetology certificate License Number: KK365028, Expires: 2/28/2025
Tiffany Curtis graduated in December 1998 from Sac City College and has been licensed for over 20 years. Tiffany specializes in Updo’s, Short Hair Styles, Weaves, and Thermal styling. She’s tried it all but these are her favorites. Tiffany loves making people feel beautiful and loves helping out if needed. Beauty became her life since the day she stepped foot in the door, and now as of May 2022, she’s on the Paul Mitchell team can’t be more excited on what the future holds for her. Tiffany opened her own salon in July 2021 and its been by far the best helping ladies have a nice clean fun area to work in. Tiffany believes that hard work pays off and she’s loving where her career is headed.
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Terryn “T’Joy” Jackson-Learning Leader
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento; Cosmetology certificate License Number: KK596366, Expires: 06/30/2025
T’joy graduated from PMTS Sacramento Phase 2 in 2017 and has been licensed just over 5 years. Specializing in texture, styling, and color. She is excited to start her first year as a PM educator. She believes by honing your craft, you will touch more hearts than hair. She is ready to encourage, and cultivate the next generation of future professionals by challenging them to reach their fullest potential.
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Brenda Berryman - Learning Leader
Graduated Kenneth’s College of Hairstyling; Cosmetology certificate License Number: KK121150, Expires 8/31/2025
Ms. Brenda Berryman completed 1600 hours of Cosmetology Training in North Sacramento at Kenneth’s College of Hairstyling. In her first attempt she passed the California State Board Exam and began her Professional Cosmetology career in 1983. After working 7 years in 3 different Salons she earned a position as Manager/Master Stylist at Hair Pro’s. Hair Pro’s Salon is where her career passion escalated. In the Cosmetology field she began advanced training and competitions in all aspects of the business. She later bought the Hair Pro’s Salon and successfully created a diverse multicultural fast paced “All Hair” full-service salon. Hair Pro’s catered to Men Women and Children of all ages and nationalities for over 30 years. She has trained and mentored many working stylists still in the business in the Sacramento area. Ms. Brenda, a 40-year seasoned Cosmetologist is proud to be a Learning Leader on the Paul Mitchell Team!
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Christie Lopez - Learning Leader
Graduated Pivot Point Academy; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK320425, Expires 12/31/2025
Christie Lopez, is a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 yrs. Now owner of Salon Bleux for 4-5 yrs and loves and appreciates our industry as a whole. She is a cut/ color specialist and loves to mentor others in what she knows. Christie recently joined the Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento team and is excited to mold her students and share the Paul Mitchell culture.
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Tamya Morgan - Learning Leader
Graduated Milan Institute Fairfield CA; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK582519, Expires 11/30/2025
Doing hair has always been her passion and best hobby! Tamya always wanted to be a professional hairdresser. In 2013 after working numerous jobs, she enrolled in cosmetology school and completed school. She has worked at numerous salons and after Covid lockdown her salon went out of business. She has the passion to share her skills and training and love for the cosmetology industry with future professionals today and forward in life!
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Carlos Gonzalez - Learning Leader
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK605530, Expires 08/31/2024
Carlos’ career started 7 years ago when he decided to go to beauty school. He worked in the professional makeup industry while in school, being able to learn top industry techniques while working for industry leading brands with the latest trends. Carlos continues to expand his knowledge by continuing his education and challenging himself to take 4 advanced educational classes to bring back to the future professionals while staying up to date with the latest trends. Carlos possesses over 6 years of experience in the beauty industry not only behind the chair as a business owner, but also as an educator for top brands before joining the team.
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Janelle Gilmore - Learning Leader
Graduated Federico Beauty Institute; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK410551, Expires 06/30/2024
Janelle has been licensed over 20 years specializing in color and cutting. She is excited to start at Paul Mitchell as a Learning Leader. She is excited to lead the Future Professionals in their journey to becoming Licensed Professionals.
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Jessica “Jasso” - Learning Leader
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK545421, Expires 11/30/2024
Jessica is a passionate hairstylist and educator with over 12 years of experience in the hair industry, Jasso brings creativity, precision, and passion to her clients and future professionals. Her journey began with a deep love for transforming hair into works of art, and that passion led her to help grow the future generation of hair professionals through education. She has been an educator since 2013, always ensuring that her students receive the highest quality of training.
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Sarah Rios - Learning Leader
Graduated PMTS MTI; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK603268, Expires 05/31/2024
Sarah is a homegrown educator that has been with Paul Mitchell for 4 years. She owns her own business, a salon suite in Auburn, Ca. Sarah loves sharing her real-world beauty experiences with Future Professionals.
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Pakou Xiong - Learning Leader
Graduated The Salon Professional Academy; Cosmetology Certificate License Number KK620101, Expires 08/31/2025
Pakou graduated in 2010 and has been working in the hair and cosmetology industry for the past 14 years. She is a seasoned hair stylist and make-up artist, with extensive experience in salon management, including running her own salon business for over 4 years. She specializes in men's short haircuts, color corrections and vivid's. She is now a learning leader with Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento and working part time at a local salon.
Barbering Learning Leaders
Rodney Brown - Learning Leader
Graduated: Jerry Lee Beauty; Barbering Certificate License Number: B69785, Expires: 05/31/2024
Rodney has completed both the Cosmetology and Barbering programs and holds a license in Barbering. He worked in a barbershop for 30 years, was the shop owner for 25 years, and has had over 20 apprentices’ study under him. Rodney has been an educator in a school setting since 2012, teaching at Bold Institute, Federico Beauty Institute, and Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento.
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Marcos Quintana - Learning Leader
Graduated: Paul Mitchell The School at MTI College; Barbering Certificate License Number: B102272, Expires: 06/30/2025
Marcos Quintana graduated from Paul Mitchell The School at MTI College in 2019 and has been licensed for 3 years. Marcos has been a Paul Mitchell Educator for about a year and specializes in men’s haircuts and shaves. He thrives in helping future professionals succeed and helping them feel confident in everything they do.
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Corey Ebanks - Learning Leader
Graduated: Paul Mitchell The School MTI; Barbering Certificate License Number: B102875, Expires: 09/30/2025
Corey completed his barbering program in 2019 at Paul Mitchell MTI. His class was the first barbering class at MTI. Corey became an educator because he wanted to give the future professionals coming after him a quality barber education that they can be proud of and have the knowledge to be able to enter the industry confidently and prepared to become creatively brilliant barber stylist.
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Jeremy Moore- Learning Leader
Graduated: Moler Barber College; Barbering Certificate License Number: B93789, Expires: 07/31/2025
Jeremy graduated from Moler Barber College in 2014 and has been licensed for a little over 8 years. He specializes in tapers, fades, lineups, beard grooming, shaves, and customer service. He is starting his first year as a Paul Mitchell educator and believes that if you believe in yourself and give it your all, you can achieve anything. He wants the next generation of future professionals to be confident by helping them reach their fullest potential.
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Robert Kreiss- Learning Leader
Graduated: PMTS Sacramento; Barbering Certificate License Number: B104817, Expires: 04/30/2025
Robert Kreiss, or Bobby, is a professional barber and business owner with over 5 years of industry experience. His high drive to educate interested individuals of his passion of barbering, has earned him over a year of educational experience. His focus on education takes on a unique student-centered method, to provide a high-quality classroom that anticipates the success of all in attendance. He always follows and inspires that “you can’t hang out with chickens and expect to soar with eagles”.
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Donny Vázquez- Learning Leader
Graduated: Federico Beauty Institute; Esthetics Certificate License Number: 164890, Expires: 06/30/2026; Barbering Certificate License Number: 110062, Expires: 06/30/2025
After spending 7 years in the Air Force Donny received his barber & esthetician license at Federico Beauty Institute. Donny has worked for 1851 Barber Co. in Roseville and Tay’s Barber Shop in Rancho Cordova.
Esthetics Learning Leaders
Danielle Tipton-Learning Leader
Graduated: Federico Beauty Institute; Esthetics Certificate License Number: 128727, Expires: 05/31/2024
Danielle graduated from Federico Beauty Institute in 2016 and has been a licensed esthetician for about 5 years. She joined the Paul Mitchell team in 2021 as an Esthetics Core Learning Leader. She specializes in waxing and facial treatments and has been around the esthetics industry her whole life. She says it is extremely rewarding to see students tackle services they were once intimidated by and to see their progress. Danielle feels incredibly lucky to be able to work with others who share her passion.
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Marquita Wilbon - Learning Leader
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Esani; Esthetics Certificate License Number: Z132264, Expires 2/28/2025
Marquita Wilbon is a dual licensed esthetician who graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Esani in 2021. She has just begun her teaching journey and is eager to bring a fun, inclusive, learning environment to the class. She is an Esthetician, Mom, Lash Artist, and blogger. She leads Student Council and is dedicated to creating magic on campus.
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Ashley Hines - Learning Leader
Graduated Paris Beauty School; Esthetics Certificate License Number: Z52379, Expires 8/31/2024
Ashley Hines is a longtime lead esthetician and nail technician in a luxury resort spa space. Ashley graduated from Paris Beauty School in 2004. She is now on a mission to educate, mentor and help guide future professionals at Paul Mitchell the school Sacramento.
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Jasmine Patterson - Learning Leader
Graduated Federico Beauty Institute; Esthetics Certificate License Number: 97672, Expires 3/31/2024
After spending 5 years in the Army Jasmine received her esthetician license at Federico Beauty Institute. Jasmine has been an esthetician for 10 years and a massage therapist for 9 years. She worked for Massage Heights as a massage therapist and esthetician, and also owned her own business, Pharaoh Aesthetics, and worked for Federico Beauty institute for 6 years.
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Skylar Minitti - Learning Leader
Graduated The Salon Professional Academy; Esthetics Certificate License Number: Z127664, Expires 3/31/2024
Skylar graduated from The Salon Professional Academy San Jose in esthetics in 2018 and has been licensed for 6 years. From there, she specialized in hair removal by waxing. She believes in being a jack of all trades and continuing her knowledge and skill in all facets of the beauty/skin industry. With moving onto an education position at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento in the beginning of 2024 as an esthetics Learning Leader, she is able to provide experience and knowledge and a great attitude to the Future Professionals. She is thrilled to impact and educate the future professionals, support and help grow, and see their potential in the beauty industry.
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Elexis Robbins - Learning Leader
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School East Bay; Cosmetology Certificate License Number: 555281, Expires 8/31/2025
In the spring of 2012 Elexis went to school for cosmetology. After receiving her license, she found that her love was skin. Elexis has been in the industry working on skin for 11 years. She worked for companies like European Wax Center to master her waxing skills and took classes from Image Skin Care to advance her education with facials. Currently she is a working esthetician focusing on facials and full body waxing.
Learning Leader Assistants
Kristina Walker - Cosmetology Learning Leader Aide
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento; Cosmetology Certificate License Number: KK633289, Expires 7/31/2025
Kristina is a prior student who graduated Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento in 2023. Kristina graduated with Honors and also accomplished her goal of being on the Dean’s List. While At PMTSS Kristina participated in many clubs and charity events such as the Canned Food Drive, Be Nice or Else Club, and was president of Student Council. Kristina decided to come back to PMTSS and join the team to continue to spread her knowledge and skills with at the new students.
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Monet Love- Esthetics Learning Leader Aide
Graduated Paul Mitchell The School Sacramento; Esthetics Certificate License Number: Z152964, Expires 12/31/2024
Ms. Mone’t is a home grown and graduated from PMTSS esthetics program in 2022. She has been a licensed Esthetician about 2 years now and absolutely loves facials and waxing. These are her specialties. Mone’t has experienced it all, but these are her favorites. She was self-taught, since 2018 and decided to go to school and become certified. She looks forward to her first year being a PM Esthetics educator and taking on new challenges. Finding PM, she found herself. Mone’t found what moves her; helping and teaching other future professionals to be the best they can be and soar to new heights.