Our Team

Meet Our Team of Esthetics Experts

​Katie Fry LE, LI

​Katie Fry LE, LI Education Director/Instructor

Katie has been a Licensed Esthetician for over seven years. After working as a...

​Katie Fry LE, LI

Katie has been a Licensed Esthetician for over seven years. After working as a Laser Tech at a national med spa, Katie turned her attention to teaching. She loves educating our future estheticians and is able to bring a real-world med spa experience to the classroom. Her strong organization skills help keep students on track for graduation and success.

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Sara Gonyaw, LE, LI

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.

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​​Annisa Eastepp, LE, LI

​​Annisa Eastepp, LE, LI Esthetics Instructor Specializing in Sugaring, Eyelash Lifts, Waxing and Threading

Annisa graduated from the Skin Institute in 2012...

​​Annisa Eastepp, LE, LI

Annisa graduated from the Skin Institute in 2012. She went on to further her education by obtaining her Instructor’s License in October of 2015 in Alaska. Annisa's experience includes working in day spas and medical spas performing laser treatments including hair removal and I.P.L. Facials. Annisa is certified in sugaring, threading, and multiple skincare lines, as well as lash treatment companies. In Alaska, Annisa was the Director of Education & Lead Esthetician at a well-known brow bar as well as an Instructor at an undergraduate esthetics school. Annisa is dedicated to ensuring that the education she has received is passed on to everyone she touches to ensure that they meet their personal goals in the skincare industry.

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​Shannon Hagerty, LE, LI

​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.  

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​Tony Vorachack, LE

​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.

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Victoria Zubiena Owner, Skin Institute

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

Victoria Zubiena

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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