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We love to personally answer questions you have regarding the Academy, your new career and the options available to you.
All services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors
We love to personally answer questions you have regarding the Academy, your new career and the options available to you.
All services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors
Meet Our Team
Adam Aguilar
Director of Admissions
Adam is the Admissions Director and has worked in the Cosmetology Industry at the Salon level in both Management and Guest Specialist roles. His love for the industry was sparked by watching his wife succeed as a hair stylist and share holder in a salon company. Experiencing first hand how this industry has so positively impacted his family inspired him to be a part of the process from the very beginning and aid in the next generation of artists.
Adam earned his Bachelors from Oregon State University in 2009. He values education and the ability to continue to grow academically, always in pursuit of developing himself personally and professionally. Knowing how hard the education world can be to navigate, Adam prides himself on his ability to connect, clearly communicate, and alleviate fears.
Adam has 3 children that light up his life. Any free moment is spent running, cooking with his wife, and exploring the PNW wilderness.
Tracy Paramo
Director of Operations
Tracy has been a licensed practitioner since 1989. With over 30 years of experience, Tracy has seen first-hand every possible salon situation including hourly, commission, booth lease, and salon ownership. From 1997-2012, Tracy was self-employed in a successful salon in Dallas, Texas. Having fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest, she finally decided to make the move here in 2012. Upon moving to Portland, she procured her Oregon licenses in Hair Design, Esthetics, and Nail Technology, as well as her Educator’s license. Tracy has spent time here working as both a stylist and Front Desk Coordinator, however, she found a new vehicle for her passion when she began educating. She is currently the Director of Operations at Summit Salon Academy Portland. Her dedication to the industry is showcased by her commitment to supporting new service providers with essential knowledge to be successful. Tracy says, “We need to encourage more truth about this industry. All too often service providers sell themselves short. Operate with integrity, charge your worth, continue to educate yourself and you will see great success.”
Mario Paramo
Director of Financial Aid
Mario is the Financial Aid Director and has been in the position since 2016. Mario has a Bachelor’s degree of Education from the University of North Texas. He moved to Portland in 2012, and before his employment with the Academy Mario secured a position with a non profit organization working with at-risk youth. This further developed his dedication to education. He understands the importance of responsibly financing our artist’s education so that they graduate ready to succeed. When Mario is not tackling financial aid numbers and regulations, he spends his time reading, playing video games and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.
Elizabeth Davis
Educator
Elizabeth is an alumni of Summit Salon Academy who has returned to be a full time educator. She is licensed in Hair Design, Nail Technology, Esthetics, is certified in Bellami Hair Extensions, and has training in lash extensions. Her educational style is a collaborative experience with the students with emphasis on the student leading the process. Elizabeth takes great pride in her students and guiding them to success.
Jessica Vicars
Educator
Jessica is a third-generation hairstylist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. A proud alumna of Phagan’s School of Beauty, now Summit Salon Academy of Portland, Jessica has come full circle as an educator in the academy where her skills were honed. With a diverse career spanning hourly, commission, and independent roles, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her students. Her mission is to empower aspiring artists to push boundaries and achieve their dreams, beautifying the community one hairstyle at a time.
Charlene Accetturo
Educator
Charlene has been in the cosmetology industry since 2009 and has always been passionate about education since the foundation of her career. She has had the privilege of learning from some of the most talented artists in the industry and has witnessed the impact that continuing education has had on her career. After an incredible time behind the chair and running her business in Tampa, FL, Charlene and her husband moved to Oregon, where she retired from her time as a stylist but knew that she wasn’t quite done with the beauty industry. She is thankful for the opportunity to share all that she has learned and to be a part of the foundation for new stylists and artists.
Jennifer Rabellizsa
Educator
Jennifer Rabellizsa, with seven years in the beauty industry, brings both hands-on expertise and a passion for teaching. Committed to continuous learning, she appreciates the ever-evolving nature of beauty techniques and actively encourages her students to do the same. Jennifer emphasizes the financial opportunities that the industry offers, preparing her students for both creative and economic success. Her teaching approach is supportive, and she takes great pride in seeing her students exceed their expectations.
Joel Briggs
Educator
Kristen Schwartz
Educator
Kristen is a Pacific Northwest native with a decade of experience in esthetics and hair design. Her enthusiasm for the beauty industry is contagious, and she’s eager to share her expertise with the next generation of artists at Summit Salon Academy Portland. Her approach to teaching is collaborative, fostering an environment where students can grow and excel. Kristen is passionate about equipping her students with the skills they need to succeed in the competitive beauty industry.
Sandie Griffith-Jordan
Professional Product Advisor
Sandie has been in the hair industry since 1999. She realized early on that beauty was a profession she could be passionate about for many years. In doing so she found a wonderful way to acquire new knowledge about fashion trends and techniques well ahead of her peers in the Pacific Northwest. Sandie spends 3 days a week at Annastasia Salon working on guests capitalizing on a successful career behind the chair. She spends 2 days a week at the school overseeing our long term curriculum strategy and supporting our educators. Her wealth of experience brings a deep level of awesome to our technical education strategy.
Johnn
Admission Assistant
Johnn is a Virtual Admission Assistant at Summit Salon Academy. With four years of experience as a virtual assistant, Johnn brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to his role. Passionate about providing exceptional service and support, Johnn plays a pivotal role in guiding prospective students through the admissions process, ensuring a seamless transition into the dynamic world of cosmetology education.
Chris Huffstutter
School Director
As a fourth generation Huffstutter in the beauty business, Chris brings a ton of management and for-profit school experience to our Academy. With one of the biggest hearts in the world, the students and staff can count on being led with their future as the greatest priority. Whether you are a student or a guest, Chris is here to answer any questions and ensure your experience is top-notch.
Keith Huffstutter
Director of Salon Relations
Keith has spent 35 years coaching & mentoring high performance teams with a focus towards consistent and sustainable accelerated sales growth. Keith’s last 3 years, as part of the L’Oréal Drive Salon Success Team was spent collaborating with Salon Companies, Service Providers, & Salon Centric growing sales & income for all stakeholders. He has been awarded District Sales Goal Achiever, Divisional Sales Goal Achiever, President’s Award Winner, & Presidents Club Award Winner.
Keith believes all beauty industry professionals deserve the opportunity to achieve their highest level of success and has a commitment to raise the value of Service Providers in the local communities we mutually serve.
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