Meet the team

Jackie David
Founder and Director, Academy of Skin and Beauty
NYS Licensed Esthetician

careerJackie is the Founder and Director of Academy of Skin and Beauty. She is a New York State Licensed Esthetician, Certified Permanent Cosmetics Professional (CPCP), and holds a BA in Speech Communications. Jackie’s vision is to advance esthetics education by creating an enriching learning experience focused entirely on esthetics learning utilizing modern procedures, technologies, and equipment. Jackie takes pride in her hands-on approach with students by helping them during their schooling and certification process, as well as supporting students throughout their esthetics career as a friend and mentor.

Jackie began her esthetics career as the owner of Jackie David Skin Care in New York City. Prior to entering the esthetics industry in 2008, Jackie was a television sales and marketing executive with national media companies including KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, Fox, and ABC Television in New York.

Jackie resides in Rye Brook, New York. She enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband, two children, Australian Labradoodle (see our Mascot below!), and cat.

Joselle Nicosia
Director of Education, Esthetics Educator

Joselle Santamaria is a New York State licensed Esthetician and renowned makeup artist. Prior to being an Academy of Skin and Beauty educator, Joselle worked at De La Mer Salon & Spa and BLVD. Joselle’s early career included freelance makeup work in both print and television with Tom Ford and Estee Lauder. Additionally, Joselle has held senior operational roles as the Spa Director at Gurney’s Inn, Montauk, and Remedy Bar Spa.  Joselle stays up to date with the industry as an independent esthetician. Joselle’s specialty services include customized facials, chemical peels, organic spray tanning, eyebrow styling and waxing services.

Prior to her esthetics career, Joselle received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY Albany.

Joselle resides in White Plains, New York. She enjoys exercising and spending time with her two American Bulldogs, two boys, and husband.

Carolyn Cianciotto

Esthetics Educator

Carolyn is a licensed Esthetician and Nail Technician in New York State and Connecticut. She is certified in Radio Frequency, Tattoo Removal and IPL by the National Laser Institution. Prior to being an Academy of Skin and Beauty Educator, Carolyn worked as a product and service consultant for Conde’ Nast publications, celebrity manicurist, and as an esthetician at The Pierre New York, The Breakers Palm Beach, and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. She also worked as an Esthetics Educator in Palm Beach, and was the lead Medical Aesthetician at Sonobello Westchester, treating post-operative patients with Radio Frequency for lymphatic drainage.  She has worked as a volunteer in prison ministry and as a motivational speaker.  She stays up to date working at Farida Studio in White Plains.

Carolyn loves sharing her extensive knowledge and tricks of the trade as an Educator.

Allison is a New York State licensed Esthetician and Massage Therapist and holds a MBLEx National License in Massage Therapy. Allison is the owner of Second Star Aesthetics and Massage in Harrison, NY, specializing in Corrective Korean Skincare, using advanced modalities to help her clients look and feel their best. She began her career in the beauty and wellness industry in 2014, working in luxury day spas and alongside top Westchester medical providers.

Allison draws from a wealth of clinical experience, and a strong background in hospitality to bring client-centered, result-driven care to her clientele. Her love of learning and passion for skincare lead her to the classroom, where she inspires students to cultivate their curiosity, skill, and professionalism into a rewarding career.

When she’s not in the classroom, Allison enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and performing arts.

Ariana Joubert
Esthetics Educator

Ariana is a New York State and Connecticut dual license Esthetician and Professional Makeup Artist. She holds a Masters Degree in Material and Ritual Culture specializing in Beauty and Cosmetics in America Parsons from The New School. She is the owner of Skin By Ariana LLC in Mamaroneck, NY specializing in acne, hyperpigmentation, bridal makeup, and eyebrow structural shaping. She started her career in waxing and bridal makeup and expanded her knowledge over the years by working in New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut’s top Holistic Spas, Day Spas, Medical Spas and Waxing Centers.

Ariana struggled with acne her whole life and wanted to aid others who share the same concerns. She found esthetics and never looked back.  Before opening her own business, she managed a top waxing beauty center in CT and NY. Her love for skincare, beauty history, and educating others brought her to teach Esthetics today, preparing and teaching future estheticians for the beautiful career ahead of them!

When she’s not teaching or at her spa, Ariana enjoys museum visits,  painting and cuddling with her two sphinx cats.