Our Team

Meet Our Team of Esthetics Experts

Lacie Martin, LE Education Director

After serving in the US Navy for 5 years, Lacie decided to pursue a career in esthetics...

Lacie Martin, LE,

After serving in the US Navy for 5 years, Lacie decided to pursue a career in esthetics. Lacie first attended the Gary Manuel AVEDA Institute of esthetics in Seattle, WA. After graduating she obtained her esthetics license in 2013 in both Washington and Virginia where she worked in an AVEDA and a medical spa. Upon moving to Missouri, she decided to go back to school at Skin Institute in 2017 in order to gain more knowledge on the medical side of esthetics. Always loving teaching and education she is pursuing her degree in Educational Studies. When the opportunity came to not only teach, but assume the position of Director of Education, Lacie embraced her passion and is eager to share it with our future estheticians.

Sara Gonyaw, LE, LI Esthetics Instructor & Laser Tech

Sara has been an esthetician for over ten years...

Sara Gonyaw, LE, LI

Sara has been an esthetician for over ten years. She comes to the school with a medical esthetics background with eight years of experience at two of the nation's top laser companies. Prior to esthetics, Sara served our country as a Naval Search and Rescue Swimmer. From there, she went on to be an H3 helicopter mechanic before turning her passion for esthetics. She shares her passion and enthusiasm for esthetics with every student at the Skin Institute.

Shannon Hagerty, LE, LI Part-Time Esthetics Instructor & Professional Makeup Artist Owner at Your Beauty Ball, LLC

Shannon has been a licensed esthetician since 2012...

Shannon Hagerty, LE, LI

Shannon has been a licensed esthetician since 2012 and a professional makeup artist for over ten years. Her passion turned to teaching when she was a rep for a national skincare line. Her sales and marketing background help students reach their business goals while learning traditional esthetics techniques. Shannon appreciates both the scientific and holistic sides of esthetics while believing that blending the two is best.

Breanna Gonzalez, LE Instructor's Assistant

Breanna first received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Missouri- St. Louis...

Breanna Gonzalez, LE

Breanna first received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Missouri- St. Louis, where she found her love for people. Breanna chose to further her education by tapping into her passion for esthetics and encouraging everyone around her to feel special and beautiful. After graduating from Skin Institute, she quickly received a job working at a lash and brow bar in St. Louis, where she gained extensive knowledge on eyelash extensions and more advanced treatments like dermaplaning, and chemical peels. Her compassion and devotion to helping her students succeed is what makes Breanna a great addition here at Skin Institute..

Tony Vorachack, LE Front Desk Manager and Assistant Admissions Director

Tony graduated from Skin Institute in 2017...

Tony Vorachack, LE

Tony graduated from Skin Institute in 2017. His experience includes managing massage franchises and high-end retail stores. Tony's ability in management helps the school run smoothly every day. His knowledge in admissions, booking appointments, and helping students with anything and everything they need is his superpower. The students tend to adore Tony, and he has become a vital part of the school.

Victoria Zubiena Owner & School Director of Skin Institute

Victoria has owned and managed Skin Institute in St. Louis, MO since 2005...

Victoria Zubiena, School Owner/Director

Victoria has owned and managed Skin Institute in St. Louis, MO since 2005. Her vision was to create the best esthetics school that would prepare her students for real life upon graduation. She has accomplished that and more in the past fifteen years, with some of our graduates working at the most prestigious salons, spas and doctor's offices in the area.

Her previous 30+ years experience in the esthetics and beauty industries have helped tremendously in owning a school designed to aid in the health and beautification of the skin. Before opening Skin Institute, Victoria was a professional makeup artist and earned a prestigious scholarship to train under Max Factor in LA. In St. Louis, she was the lead makeup artist for Elite Modeling Agency before becoming an agent herself. She has a keen eye and intuition for seeking out the next best estheticians as well as the latest and greatest trainings and techniques.

All of her experience lead up to owning the best esthetics school in St. Louis and choosing the perfect staff and students to do it. Skin Institute remains a leader in the industry thanks to Victoria's perseverance and strive for excellence.

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