2025 ASCP School Forum

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2025 ASCP Skin Care School Forum

Sunday & Monday, April 6-7, 2025 | Limelight Hotel, Denver, Colorado

ASCP is uniting leaders in skin care education to foster valuable connections based on shared goals and values. Don't miss this rare opportunity to elevate your personal and professional growth!

Trending topics include the state of the esthetics industry and the esthetics compact, creating a culture of leadership, AI in the classroom, and more!

Space is limited for this immersive experience! Register now to join skin care school owners and educators from across the nation as we grow, together.

See full schedule below.

REGISTRATION

Take advantage of the early-bird discount rate of $199 per attendee before the rate changes to $299 on February 1, 2025. Secure your discounted spot by registering today!

Premier School members receive one (1) free registration until January 31, 2025. Premier School members, contact your school liaison to register: education@ascpskincare.com or 800-789-0411.

LODGING

Please note: the registration fee for the 2025 ASCP School Forum does not include lodging. Attendees qualify for a special $239 group room rate ($229 base rate + $10 guest amenity fee) at the Limelight Denver hotel when booked online by March 1, 2025 using this link: 2025 ASCP School Forum. Book early to guarantee your spot.

LOCATION

Limelight Denver Hotel
1600 Wewatta Street
Denver, CO 80202
(844) 473-2438

General hotel information: www.limelighthotels.com/denver

The Limelight Denver is conveniently located in the heart of the Mile High City! Take the A-Line train from Denver International Airport, exit at Union Station and you’ll be just steps from the hotel.

SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 6, 2025

10:30am – 11:00am: Check in
11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome
11:30am – 12:30pm: Creating a Culture of Leadership

Presented by Teresa Miulli, founder of The Intentional Classroom, Cosmetology Exam Review,
and Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs and Workforce Program Academic Engagement, Bryan University

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm: State of the Esthetics Industry: A Panel Discussion on Legislative Matters

Moderated by Les Sweeney, President, ABMP | ASCP
Panelists:

Laura Puryear, ASCP Director of Government Relations
Leslie Roste, Government Affairs, Vice President of Future of the Beauty Industry Coalition
Frank Trieu, Owner of Evergreen Beauty College
Natalie Parkin, Owner/Founder of Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare

2:30pm – 3:00pm: ASCP School Resource Spotlight
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm: The Un-Session

Presented by Maggie Staszcuk, ASCP Program Director

4:30pm – 4:45pm: Close and prize giveaways (must be present to win)
5:00pm – 6:30pm: ASCP Cocktail Party and Vendor Showcase

Monday, April 7, 2025

7:00am – 8:00am: Optional meditation and yoga
8:00am – 8:45am: Breakfast
8:45am – 9:00am: Welcome
9:00am – 9:45am: Mastering Admissions: Turning Prospects Into Successful Graduates

Presented by Kelly Westbrook, Vice President of Member Development, My Salon Suite

9:45am – 10:30am: Building Bridges: Collaborative Strategies for Student Success in Skin Care

Moderated by Amber Edwards, School Liaison, ABMP | ASCP
Panelists:

Chaudhary Awais Iqbal, American Academy of Health and Beauty
Kristina Malone, Salon Boutique Academy
Desarae Marhofer, Beautiful You Skincare
Charlotte McAllister, IBMC

10:30am – 11:00am: Break
11:00am – 12:00pm: Integrating Generative AI in Education: Principles, Potential, and Practices

Presented by Amanda Baskwill, PhD, Senior Vice President Academic, Loyalist College

12:00pm – 12:15pm: Farewell and prize giveaways (must be present to win)

THANK YOU TO ALL THE 2024 SCHOOL FORUM ATTENDEES!

We had such an amazing time gathering with the school community in Washington D.C. Thank you for the excitement, enthusiasm, and expertise you brought to each conversation. We appreciate all that you do for the skin care profession.