From spa coordinator and team leader, to educator and boutique owner, Kelly Dolecek has given her all to the beauty industry for over fifteen years. Now, five years after the opening of her studio, BARE, Kelly is ready to expand her business in Chesterland, Ohio.

In September, 2018, the House of Blues in Cleveland took on 50 artists and over 500 guests in a thrilling night of fashion, performance, and all things creative to host RAW Cleveland presents Connect. Among these artists were three Brown Aveda grads, Emily Eneix, Monica Clark, and Bayley Brown.

A month after graduating from Brown Aveda Institute, Monica Clark launched her new career as a stylist with Ladies and Gentlemen Salon and Spa. Then, jumping at the opportunity for bold creativity, Monica unleashed her creative passion at RAW Cleveland presents Connect.

Just under two years since graduation, and Emily Eneix has not only worked alongside prominent industry names at Aveda Jam, but recently collaborated with other grads to showcase her talents at RAW Cleveland presents Connect.

Ten years after attending Brown Aveda Institute, Tessa Shagovac is still an advocate for wellness. She is not only one of the youngest female owners of Orangetheory Fitness in the region, but is co-creator of Surefire Wellness, as well as their original Vitality Greens Superfood!

With nearly six years at TOMORROW'S Hair Salon and Spa under her belt, Kate Byrnes is also co-owner and their go-to Certified Master Extensionist, the first in the U.S. to hold the Beauty Works title.

"I've seen over 1,200 students in my twelve years here, and at any given moment there's a stylist doing great things out there, there's a good chance I was able to play a part in that, and it's so rewarding."

After graduating from Brown Aveda Institute in 1999, April Smith took her passion and exceptional talent to Mentor, Ohio to open her own studio, Salon Glow. 

Anthony Trivisonno cultivated his exceptional talent and unprecedented compassion when he opened The V'Sonno Salon, Boutique, and Spa, an esteemed Redken & Pureology Elite Salon that goes beyond the artist's calling to give back to the community every day.

After graduating from the Brown Aveda Institute, Matthew Neff has worked his magic with Redken runway, Mid-American Conferences, fashion editorials for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and more awesome adventures along the way. 

After graduating from Brown Aveda Institute, Carrie Bellus took her talents on the road, traveling as an Aveda Cut & Style Purefessional and Lead Educator before settling into the VIDA Salon in Denver, Colorado.

In 2015, Jillian opened her first studio, the relaxed but edgy Jillian Bernot Hair Studio, in downtown Willoughby, moving to a more central location only a year later.