WHO WE ARE – WE ARE THE SALON & SPA ASSOCIATION.

We are dedicated to supporting the professional beauty industry. Licensed Cosmetologists, Estheticians. Nail Technicians. Eyelash Technicians, Salons, Spa, and Schools. We welcome students, educators, distributors, and manufacturers. How do we help? Education. Advocacy. Networking. Business Solutions. Licensing Requirements. And so much more! Based in Minnesota, we serve the entire upper Midwest region.

Founded in 1924 - almost a century ago - SSPA is here to stay! We welcome you to join us and work together to make the journey in our respective professional industries beautiful and successful. We are non-profit and here to serve you, the beauty professional!

OUR MISSION. OUR COMMITMENT. OUR INDUSTRY.

Our Mission – Educating and advocating for salon and spa professionals in Minnesota.

Our vision – We are the trusted voice and resource for salon and spa professionals.

Our values – Are to be future-focused, instill excellence, safe salon practices, high standards of ethics and integrity, promote diversity provide legislative and professional support, and protect licensees' scope of practice.

ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Katherine Martin
President


Alva McMillan
Vice-president


Lynn Schuster
Secretary/Treasurer


Laurie Boggess
Director


Christina Schaberg
Director

 
Kristin Bossyut
Director At Large

ABOUT THE BOARD - APPLY FOR A BOARD POSITION

ASSOCIATION STAFF

Susan Brinkhaus, CAE
Executive Director
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Cora Barr
Administrative Coordinator
Thank you for your service! Happy retirement!

Judy Garcia
Education Coordinator
AP Esthetician
CIDESCO Diplomate
[email protected]

MEET OUR EDUCATION TEAM

Tina Freiborg, AP Esthetician
Branding Your Beauty Business
Wound Healing for Collagen 

Claudia Kattner, Cosmetologist
Curly Hair Confidential

Lynn Schuster, Cosmetologist
Lash Lifting
Brow Lamination

Katherine Martin, Cosmetologist
CORE: Health, Safety, Infection Control, Law & Rule
Hair Color Across the Spectrum
Power of Retail
Instructor Licensure Course

Whitney Bass, Cosmetologist
Brides & Braids Upstyling for Success

Judy Garcia, AP Esthetician
Core: Health, Safety, Infection Control, Law & Rule
Facial Massage
Skin Care Consultation
Waxing A-Z
Breaking the Acne Code