Jessica Rodriguez
TRS Insight Cosmetology
Jessica has participated in the Men's Team, earned High Honors in Harmony phas and the 10 Points of Difference Award
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? From the second I stepped in the school I just knew. The {aromas}, the vibe, the professionalism-love it all! And Aveda happened to be my favorite product line.
What do you like best about the program you are in? The variety of things I get to learn! From facials to cutting and waxing. It's awesome that we don't just focus on one thing but many.
What about this industry inspires you most? The constant change and ability for change and growth.
Where do you hope to take your education? As far as I can. Learn as much as possible to better me in my future and to take that education and share it with others.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? What it stands for. You get the satisfaction of knowing you are representing an amazing company.
Describe your best day at the Institute: When I'm fully booked with my amazing guests. Or when I'm getting my own hair done.
Allyse Hogan
TRS Infinity Dual Spa
Allyse has earned the Beauty is as Beauty Does Award and has participated in the career fair, nbd, DAM, skin wise class and the RAW hair & makeup show
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? I chose Aveda because of the mission and because of the dual program.
What do you like best about the program you are in? It's fun, and esthiolog and massage is something I always enjoy.
What about this industry inspires you most? Helping people and making other's happy!
Where do you hope to take your education? I'm not sure yet. I know I want to work in a spa but there are so many options in this industry that it's hard to say right now.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? The company follows its mission.
Describe your best day at the Institute: It's hard to say. We always are having a good time in spa.
Toni Trauer
MWF Grounding Cosmetology
Toni won a competition in grounding by creating a style usng only back-combing and no pins or clips
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? Besides he curriculum and higher level of education compared to others, Aveda and I share commone environmental beliefs.
What do you like best about the program you are in? I love that this program is exactly what I hoped for. The hands on yet somewhat fast-paced program is perfect for me.
What about this industry inspires you most? I'm inspired mst by the endless opportunities I am exposed to with a certificate in cosmetology. Mainly the editorial side.
Where do you hope to take your education? I hope to take my education withme while exploring as many different opportunities as possible. This is just the beginning...
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? I enjoy the fact that Aveda is sort of a "family." Everything with in the network seems to be intertwined, which excites me to get out and experience it all.
Describe your best day at the Institute: It was our firt day of foiling. It was the day that it "sunk in" that I am really here.
Christina Verg
TRS Dual Spa Earth
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? The program, the products and services.
What do you like best about the program you are in? The educators and the fact that AID teaches more than just the basics required for state boards.
What about this industry inspires you most? I'm excited about helping others!
Where do you hope to take your education? Eventually I hope to own my own spa.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? I enjoy the commitment to life-long learning.
Describe your best day at the Institute: My first day! Meeting my classmates, educators, and getting this whole things started was amazing.
Note: Christina drives to and from school from Loveland.
Cassie Belcher
MWF Grounding March 2010 Cosmetology
Artistic Leadership Team, High honors
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? Because as soon as I walked in it clicked as the perfect fit. Aveda is the best there is.
What do you like best about the program you are in? Learning new skills and then applying those techniques.
What about this industry inspires you most? Creativity and unlimited possibilities.
Where do you hope to take your education? I hope to work at an Aveda salon and continue to learn.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? Meeting new people and having something in common with all of them.
Describe your best day at the Institute: I really enjoy foiling for the first time and the excitement when I saw how it turned out.
Amanda Jordan
MWF March 2010 Grounding Cosmetology
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? I felt that Aveda could provide me with the best education compared to any other school. To me Aveda is an investment to put me ahead in the future.
What do you like best about the program you are in? A class that works well together and learning so many new and exciting things.
What about this industry inspires you most? The passion and creativity that you find with each person you meet. Everyone has different and unique and inspiring ideas.
Where do you hope to take your education? I want to always continue my education so I can be successful and a master at whatever avenue I take.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? I enjoy that focus on being environmentaly and socially responsible. It is a strong network that continue to take you anywhere in the world.
Describe your best day at the Institute: Every day is a great day!
Erin Grundemann
Insight TRS Cosmetology
Artistic Leadership Team, High honors
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? To advance in my career in the Aveda network and to be the best I can be.
What do you like best about the program you are in? The team work. The fact that the staff strives to make this the best environment for us. I also love the advanced education from our educators.
What about this industry inspires you most? Creativity. Competition. Beauty. Knowledge. Peple finding new ways to push the boundaries and bend the rules.
Where do you hope to take your education? I hope that my education neer ends but I hope that one day I can give my knowledge back to all in the industry.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? Everywhere you go it's always the same: Team, Family, Creating a better world.
Describe your best day at the Institute: Just one? So far, RAW 2010 Hair & Makeup show-we all did so well!
What events have you participated in? Hair and Makeup Show Nov 2009 and April 2010; retail Makeup Event, DAM, Cut a Thon 2010, Leadership Team
Denise AnDert
Earth MWF Dual Spa
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? I've heard many great things about the dual spa program and the educators. I agree with Aveda's mission.
What do you like best about the program you are in? The educators. Jenny and Adam are great and down to earth. It makes learning the material easy, fun and exciting.
What about this industry inspires you most? Creativity and independence.
Where do you hope to take your education? I hope to run my own business someday and continue educating myself.
Describe your best day at the Institute: The day I realized I'm getting more than I bargained for with my educatino (4-mat, Covey).
What events have you participated in? RAW Hair & Makeup Show 2010
Hillary Harris
Insight TRS Cosmetology
High honors
Why did you choose to attend the Aveda Institute? Because I wouldn't settle for anything less.
What do you like best about the program you are in? I get to work with amazing educators and have done nothing but continue to grow since day one.
What about this industry inspires you most? Seeing our fashion shows the Aveda network puts on all over the world and how we have some of the best hair and makeup artists in our industry today.
Where do you hope to take your education? One day I hope to own my own full service salon.
What do you enjoy most about the Aveda network? How it's expanding and there's nothing stoping our growth and being able to change.
Describe your best day at the Institute: Meeting an amazing client who make my day and loves her cut and color.
What events have you participated in? Fashion shows, Cut a Thon
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