Education Team
Organic Salon Systems education team is comprised of regional trainers with a wealth of professional salon experience. Many own and operate their own salons. They have all been certified to consult and provide in-salon training on the full range of Organic Salon Systems products. For more information or to request training please contact Rebecca Gregory at 1-888-213-4744 ext. 202
 | Rebecca Gregory – Technical Director Rebecca comes to Organic Salon Systems with an extensive background in education having trained with both Aveda and Redken. Most recently as the Lead Floor Educator for the Aveda Institute in St. Petersburg Florida and prior to that the Director of Education for The Salon Professional Academy in Tampa Florida. Rebecca is also an experienced stylist/colorist who has worked in many salons. She loves being part of the inspirational and creative environment at Organic Salon Systems and has a “strong passion for the industry and the art of hairdressing.” |
 | Marcie Rehkemper – Technical Manager Marcie is the Technical Manager for Organic Salon Systems. She is responsible for assisting the customers with technical and salon support. She has enjoyed working in several different facets of the Beauty Industry. Beginning her career in California as a Licensed Cosmetologist in the early 90’s, she later moved to Florida working as a Hairstylist, Cosmetology Instructor, and most recently a Salon Manager/Owner of a successful franchise. Enjoying helping others, she is excited to share all of her practical and business experience with our clients. She says,” If you give a stylist a formula, they can color one client, teach a stylist the theory behind the formula, so they can color all of their clients.” Marcie is an avid baseball fan who loves spending time with her family. |
 | Grace Murphy – Technical Coordinator Grace is a Technical Coordinator for Organic Salon Systems. She helps assist customers with technical support about our products. She graduated from the Aveda Institute and has worked as a stylist and salon manager, as well as being an Education Manager for Aveda. Grace has a positive attitude and really enjoys helping our customers. She says, “If the grass is greener on the other side, maybe that’s because you’re not taking good care of your grass.” Grace is a licensed cosmetologist and active with charities like Matter of Trust. |
 | Lori Esposito – Creative Color Advisor Being in the beauty industry has been Lori’s passion for over 35 years. At an early age she would go to her father’s salon in New York City and came to appreciate and love the art of hairdressing. Lori honed her skills by working as a stylist, colorist and educator for some high profile international companies. “I really started to take it to the next level when I began working with Organic Color Systems 8 years ago.” Lori says, “Now owning my own salon and working in New York City I have found it really rewarding making my clients beautiful and educating other hairdressers about these fantastic natural products for Organic Salon Systems!” |
 | Patti Sinden – Canadian Technical Director Patti Sinden has been in the beauty industry for 14 years, for 10 of those years, she had an incredible opportunity to work with and be trained by high profile industry educators. Although Patti was very successful, she questioned why she was working in such a chemically laden environment that was making her ill. She knew she had to find a healthy alternative to traditional salon products or find another career. Patti strives to educate herself and use the very best, “cleanest” beauty products!. Her driving force in life is to leave a healthy Earth behind for her two beautiful daughters and to enjoy the freedom of feeling and looking fabulous without compromising our health or the health of our planet. Organic Color Systems has given Patti that freedom. She has become more passionate than ever about her work as a colorist/ stylist and now Organic Salon Systems Educator! |
 | Jenna Abbott – Organic Salon Educator Jenna is a stylist at the Rainbow Room salon in Cleveland, Ohio. She is passionate about being creative and keeping her hairdressing skills at the cutting edge of the industry using Organic Salon Systems natural products. Jenna loves being an educator not only to the industry but to her clients as well. “I enjoy helping people learn”, she says, “I show my clients how to look their best every day, not just when they leave the salon.” |
 | Robyn Atticks – Organic Salon Educator Robyn Atticks has been a professional hair stylist for over 18 years. Already living a healthy, organic lifestyle, she soon became aware of the many dangers in the beauty industry. As she continued her studies, she learned critical information on the detrimental affects of chemicals in most hair & skin products. Thus, in 2005 she decided to open the first organic salon in her area (Lancaster, PA) and began using Organic Color Systems. She also went on to formulate her own line of organic salon products named Shear Miracles. Robyn loves being an education ambassador, providing information salons about the harmful chemicals in their products to help them live a healthier lifestyle. Her mission is to convert as many toxic salons as possible to non-toxic salons. |
 | Vicki Beechler – Organic Salon Educator Vicki has had a career that has encompassed nearly all aspects of the professional beauty Industry. Prior to using Organic Salon systems products she was trained with Aveda and Vidal Sassoon. Aside from being a stylist and educator Vicki has done editorial, film and runway work. At present she works as the manager of a unique salon that is both a salon and tattoo studio, Perkins Rd. Parlor in Baton Rouge Louisiana. |
 | Ernest Brooks – Organic Salon Educator Ernest is the owner and operator of HairapyPDX and is committed to the most advanced natural, organic, safe and effective hair and beauty products. His dedication to using the purest products without sacrificing quality or performance is unparalleled in Portland, Oregon. “My belief is that our customers needs are of the utmost importance, and that only quality ammonia free, organic and natural products are used.” Ernest says, “I also believe in health from the inside out, so I am committed to bringing my clients only the finest, certified organic, scientifically proven, and tested hair products.” Ernest is excited to be sharing this passion and knowledge with salons as an educator for Organic Salon Systems. |
 | Julie Chandler – Organic Salon Educator Professional and personal bio to come. |
 | Jen Dunham – Organic Salon Educator Jen is the co-owner and a stylist at Absolute Transformations Salon in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They are the first organic and vegan friendly salon in Oshkosh. Prior to her switch to organics Jen was a certified cosmetologist and color coach at an Aveda concept salon. Jen says of being an Organic Salon Educator, “I am excited to broaden the knowledge of of Organic Salon Systems to other salons in an informative, and fun way”. |
 | Cindy French – Organic Salon Educator For the past 25 years, Cindy French has been coloring and styling hair. Cindy made her mark on the industry by serving as the colorist to Matrix Int. Artistic Director, Vivienne Mackinder. From there She continued to excel with editorial, platform and runway as a portfolio artist for L’Oreal Professionnel. This job took Cindy to all the major fashion centers of the world where she worked with top models and photographers. At present she is the owner of Zen Zen Salon, Aventura Florida’s first and only organic hair salon. “It’s my desire to make a difference” Cindy say, “To offer the perfect balance of style, support, and safety”. |
 | Michelle Kolesar – Organic Salon Educator Professional and personal bio to come. |
 | Linda Machalicek – Organic Salon Educator Professional and personal to come. |
 | Jodie Marie – Organic Salon Educator Jodie is an “eco-Stylist” and colorist at Salon Verve in Traverse City Michigan. She has recently done some editorial work with NM3 Magazine and has a strong retail salon background working with many large scale chain salons. Jodie is excited to help other salons make the progression to a healthier and more sustainable environment by using Organic Salon Systems. |
 | Sarah Mya – Organic Salon Educator After working in the industry as a stylist and color educator for 13 years Sarah Mya decided it was time to open her own salon using healthy organic products. In January 2011 Bijoux Salon opened in the famous Union Square District of San Francisco, California. Prior to opening Bijoux and becoming an Organic Salon Educator, Sarah Mya studied and used Bumble & Bumble, L’Oreal and Wella. “As an educator what I’ve experienced is that if you can give someone a solid, working knowledge of color, the ethics and ingredients involved, you can rekindle a passion in them for their work!” says Sarah. |
 | Laura Newton – Organic Salon Educator With over 15 years of experience as a colorist, Laura has helped thousands of clients by creating healthier, shinier hair. Her 10 years as a color educator for Wella and L’Oreal kept her up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques, especially now with the use of Organic Salon Systems natural products. “These products really perform to the level and actually exceed the results that can be achieved with ammonia and harsh chemicals” Laura touts, “I can’t wait to help others use them to their full potential”! Laura works at the Rainbow Room Salon in Cleveland, Ohio |
 | Melanie Nickels – Organic Salon Educator Melanie has been a stylist and color specialist for over 14 years. After moving to Naples, Florida in 2004 and working with her husband to battle his cancer, she started her own organic salon Raw Hair by Melanie. As an American Board Certified hair colorist, educator and co-developer of her own product line Raw Hair Organics, Melanie is an authority on organic hair color and products. She has dedicated her career to creating a healthy non-toxic salon environment that inspires people globally to join this important movement! |
 | Suzanne Pantano – Organic Salon Educator Suzanne is currently the owner and operator of Citrus Salon and Day Spa in Canton, Connecticut which she opened in 2003. In a 20 year career she has worked as a stylist, colorist, esthetician and beauty industry entrepreneur. Suzanne has also been a Northeast Regional Rep for Artec and a color educator for Wella and Lanza. She has completed continuing education courses with Deva, Tigi, Redken, Lanza, Sebastion, Goldwell, L’Oreal and Paul Mitchell. “I love the different ways that you can approach color” Suzanne says, “and with the Organic range of products I am ready to help others take it to the next level!” |
 | Anne Pelicano – Organic Salon Educator Anne has been in the beauty industry since 1992. At present she is the owner, operator and lead stylist at Studio Anne, Hair Salon in Frederick, Maryland. Anne trained at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and has a strong background in hair extensions. Looking for a healthier alternative to the chemical heavy services offered in most salons Anne was pleased to find Organic Color Systems. “It really changed my life” Anne says, “To think that we don’t have to work with toxic chemicals like ammonia to achieve gorgeous results, I can’t wait to help others use these fantastic products!” |
 | Rachel Reynhart – Organic Salon Educator Rachel has worked in nearly every aspect of the beauty industry, both in the states and abroad since 1977. She is a fountain of knowledge on not only the evolution of all of the modern techniques, but also the business itself. In 2005 she opened her own salon Phoenix Rising Hair Salon and Spa in Pembroke, Massachusetts. “My focus is well-being and Organic Color Systems and keragreen are a good fit for that.” Rachel says, “I am truly enthused to be helping others with these amazing products”! Rachel is also a licensed Aroma Therapist, Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. |
 | Connie Scheidegger – Organic Salon Educator “I have always had a passion for hair design and beauty” Connie says, “While watching my mom work as a stylist, I knew that I wanted to also make people beautiful.” As Connie got older she found that without a doubt her natural and organic approach to her life had to be a part of her career. That was the inspiration for Connie to open her own business Salon Libelle, in New Port Richey, Florida, where she works as a stylist and colorist while also handling the operations. Connie says, “I have committed my energies to living and showing others the benefits of leading a healthier, organic and natural lifestyle without sacrificing our beauty. Organic Salon Systems products can go a long way to help the industry and clients do this”. |
 | Donika Shkodrani – Organic Salon Educator Professional and personal to come. |