Owner / Dean / Director: Deedee Crossett
Operations Leader: Melissa Gallipeau
Admissions Leader: Colleen Jacques
Financial Services Director: Yuto Navarrete
Future Professional Advisor: Alicia Anderson
Deedee Crossett, Owner, Dean, Director — dcrossett@sfiec.edu
Founder and owner of San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology since 2002, Deedee Crossett is an industry pioneer for raising the bar of undergraduate education for Cosmetologists and Estheticians. After graduating from Washington State University with a B.A. degree in Communications and emphasis in Public Relations, Deedee spent approximately eight years working in marketing and sales promotions for both public and venture-backed companies, including a position at Kinko’s, now a division of FedEx. Desiring a career change, Deedee obtained her Esthetics license in 2001 and worked as an Esthetician, Spa Consultant, and Esthetics Trainer. With a goal of opening her own spa, Deedee discovered that welltrained employees are always in demand by the beauty industry. With that in mind, she redirected her energy—from owning her own spa—to creating a superior undergraduate Cosmetology, Barbering and Esthetics school in San Francisco.
Deedee collaborated with Paul Mitchell Advanced Education and established the first partner school of its kind where outstanding education, ‘real life’ techniques, and phenomenal customer service became the priority—in addition to passing the state licensing exam. Deedee is a member of the South of Market Business Association, American Association of Cosmetology Schools, and Skin Inc. magazine’s Editorial Advisory Committee.
Melissa Gallipeau, Operations Leader — mgallipeau@sfiec.edu
Melissa began her career at San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology as a Service Desk Coordinator after hearing about San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology from her sister-in-law Becky Udwary. She is responsible for making sure that San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology has all the supplies and services needed to maintain its building and meet the requirements of the staff, guest and Future Professionals.
Colleen Jacques, Admissions Leader — cjacques@sfiec.edu
Colleen began her career in Miami as a Sales Representative for Ocean Drive magazine where she developed a love for fashion, hair, makeup, and photography. Her passion led her to become a fashion editor for another Miami-based magazine called Ego Trip. She became a publisher soon after when she launched her own local lifestyle magazine focused on art, nightlife, beauty, and fashion called Clique Magazine, which after just one year, spun off into a television series called “In the Clique” where she held the title of associate producer.
After attending an art school for photography, Colleen’s next adventure led her out of the country where she pursued photography and music as an electro-house DJ. When she returned to the United States, she was introduced to the world of admissions in colleges of arts and design, as well as culinary arts, in which she has been working for the past nine years until joining our team. Colleen has always wanted to attend cosmetology school, being drawn to the beauty industry; hence; San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology is the perfect fit for her talents.
Colleen can be reached by phone at (415) 230-7416 or email at cjacques@sfiec.edu or during her regular office hours.
Yuto Navarrete, Financial Services Leader — ynavarrete@sfiec.edu
Yuto Navarrete became San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology's Financial Services Leader in February 2011. He grew up on the islands of Guam and Hawaii and attended the University of Hawaii receiving a BBA degree in Finance. He moved to the “mainland” and started his career in financial aid for a private university in 2004. Yuto understands and appreciates the importance of financial aid for Student seeking a career in the beauty industry and finds it gratifying supporting aspiring individuals who are seeking a quality education.
Yuto can be reached by phone (415) 230-7418, email (ynavarrete@sfiec.edu), or during his regular office hours.
Learning Leaders:
Alicia Anderson, Future Professional Advisor, Texture Specialist: Cosmetology— aanderson@sfiec.edu
Alicia was blessed with the opportunity to work at the Safavi Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics a Paul Mitchell Partner School for almost 2 years. At San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology, she was a clinic floor learning leader. She transitioned into Texture Specialist, and then transitioned once more to the part time core learning leader. Alicia was given the chance to work under Deanna Hinkins, a Paul Mitchell educator in her Paul Mitchell focus salon named Hairlights Salon where she worked for two and a half years, she learned so much that she was able to venture out on her own and rent a station at Bellissima Salon. Once Bellissima closed, she went to Statusalon in Pleasanton, for three years. Alicia loves traveling anywhere and everywhere! She likes to interact with other cultures, and experience different ways of living.
Bradley Drapkowski, Cosmetology Learning Leader, Makeup Mentor – bdrapkowski@sfiec.edu
Bradley has over 29 years of experience in the beauty industry. Originally from Los Angeles, Bradley relocated to San Francisco several years ago to continue his journey within the industry. From working in entertainment and fashion to weddings and behind the chair, Bradley grew into a salon educator role 10 years ago. Since that time, his love for teaching has grown and he finds it a rewarding experience. Bradley loves the progressive hair business, including cutting, coloring and make up artistry.
Trevor Hlawatschek, Learning Leader: — trevorh@sfiec.edu
Trevor Hlawatschek is an alumni of SFIEC attended the first Barbering Program. He joined every club he could, and participated in every available extracurricular activity. He knew he wanted to return to mentor as soon as he gained the real world skills needed to do so.
After graduating and getting his license, Trevor was hired at Jungle Red, a high end salon in the Castro. He trained under a Sassoon Trained Cutting Specialist and a Goldwell Master Colorist. Upon receiving his own chair, Trevor continued his education by attending Sassoon, Goldwell, and Bumble and Bumble Courses.
Trevor specializes in Barbering, Grey Coverage, and Precision Haircuts.