CEW brought together its first-ever cohort of Fellows for the inaugural
“I left the program feeling inspired, invigorated, and empowered.
CEW × SCAD Executive Leadership Fellowship for three-and-a-half-day leadership intensive held
on the campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD),
developed in partnership with SCAD’s De Sole School of Business Innovation.
There’s something rare about a community that brings women together like that,
connecting us, championing each other’s growth, and creating space to show up as our fullest selves.”
– Jillian Techatanalai, Bath & Body Works
Meet the Inaugural Fellows
Congratulations to the Directors, Senior Directors, and VPs who completed and graduated from CEW’s first Fellowship class.
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AJ Lewis
Manager, Global Product Development, Tatcha, Unilever Prestige
Translates marketing briefs into high-performance, story-driven beauty rituals blending analytical precision with creative intuition. -
Ashaya Basnyat
VP of Beauty Strategy & Business Development, Gap Inc.
Leads strategy, commercialization, and scaling of Gap Inc.’s Beauty business, following roles at BCG and the World Bank. -
Autumne West
National Beauty Director, Nordstrom
20+ year retail executive leading beauty strategy and brand experiences across Nordstrom’s store and digital channels. -
Claire Rust
Executive Director, GSM Strategic Initiatives, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Drives capability development and supplier excellence across Estée Lauder’s Global Value Chain; chairs Women in Supply Chain. -
Colleen Martorano
Vice President, Global Education, OLAPLEX
Leads Olaplex’s worldwide education strategy, connecting science with artistry for stylists, retailers, and consumers. -
Dana Paolucci
Head of Engagement Marketing – PR, Social & Influence, Dove (Unilever)
Leads award-winning PR, influencer, and social strategy for Dove, growing the brand’s influencer program by 1000%+. -
Heather Kamback
Senior Director, Planning and Forecasting, NEST New York
10+ years turning complex retail and beauty data into clear strategies that drive growth. -
Jenine Guerriero
Head of Marketing & Consumer Insights, North America, Givaudan
Shapes the future of fine fragrance through AI-enabled consumer insight; named a CEW Beauty Top Talent. -
Jillian Techatanalai
Associate Vice President, Merchandising, Bath & Body Works
Leads a $1.5B fragrance and body care business, combining creative vision with analytical rigor. -
Julie Freeman
President & Partner, EC Scott Beauty
Leads one of the beauty industry’s top distributors, partnering with P&G, Unilever, LVMH, Coty, and more. -
Lacy Hitman-Mason
Senior Director, Sales, Events & Education, NA, NEST New York
Leads strategic initiatives driving revenue growth and brand experiences across multiple channels. -
Stevie Maxwell
Vice President, Creative & Retail Design, AMOREPACIFIC US
Leads creative strategy and retail design across Laneige, Sulwhasoo, Innisfree, and Aestura. -
Suzanne LeRoux
Founder & CEO, One Love Organics, Inc.
Runs a botanical skincare brand from her own ECOCERT/COSMOS-licensed facility on the Georgia coast; CEW x SCAD Fellowship graduate. -
Brittany Firman
Account Director, MB Social
Leads social media strategy, content, and cross-functional initiatives for top beauty and wellness brands, partnering with brand teams to grow high-performing organic social channels. -
Kayce Sebree
VP, Growth Marketing – BondiBoost & Babe Original, Performance Beauty Group
Leads growth marketing and TikTok Shop strategy, shaping media, affiliate, and creator investment into a disciplined demand engine that accelerates omni-channel growth and translates brand strategy into measurable demand. -
Veronica Radyuk
Director of Social Media, AMOREPACIFIC
Leads social and community strategy, shaping integrated creative and content ecosystems that build cultural relevance, deepen audience connection, and drive brand growth. -
Regina Perez Corona
Brand & Product Development Director, Bissú Cosméticos
Leads brand and product development at Bissú Cosméticos, bringing a cross-functional perspective across manufacturing, innovation, brand strategy, and launches in color cosmetics. -
Selena Cox
Executive Director, DMM of Beauty, CVS Health
Leads a multi-billion-dollar beauty portfolio across more than 9,000 CVS stores, turning consumer insight into category transformations, breakthrough launches, and strategic partnerships. -
Emine ErSelcuk
Founder & CEO, SCALE UP Beauty
Beauty executive and advisor helping brands accelerate growth through commercial strategy and brand development; previously led merchandising at IPSY and multi-brand retail at Morphe.
Faculty
Meet the SCAD deans, chairs, professors, and coaches who designed and led the Fellowship curriculum.
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Meloney Moore
Dean, The De Sole School of Business Innovation
Global integrated marketing leader with expertise in brand building, commercial planning, and international business development, known for driving growth through strategic execution and talent development. -
Michelle Ryan
Professor of Luxury and Brand Management, SCAD
Beauty marketing and branding executive with global experience at L’Oréal, Garnier, and Henkel, focused on growth, digital transformation, and go-to-market strategy across channels. -
Ally Steinweg
Director, SCADamp
Communication leader with 18+ years in higher education who leads SCADamp, guiding communication and visualization coaches across all SCAD locations and learning modalities. -
Eric Hunicutt
Executive Development Strategist, SCADamp
Strategist who strengthens story, presence, and performance, delivering custom professional development programs for companies, nonprofits, and community partners. -
Maken Payne
Executive Director, Innovation and Industry Partnerships, SCADpro
Executive education and partnerships leader who builds high-value portfolios for global brands, advancing Fortune 100 collaborations and measurable growth through executive experiences. -
Jay Song
Chair of Jewelry, SCAD
Chair of SCAD Jewelry for 15+ years, leading a forward-thinking, STEM-designated program that integrates craft, design, and advanced digital tools for career-ready outcomes. -
Wioleta Kaminska
Chair, Digital Communication; Professor, SCADpro, SCAD
Chair of Digital Communication and Professor at SCAD, specializing in AI ethics, emerging technology, and responsible innovation in creative education. A two-time SCAD Presidential Fellow, she combines academic leadership with a two-decade interdisciplinary art practice exploring technology, creativity, and human perception. -
Ashley Henry
Director and Head Coach, SCAD Equestrian, SCAD
Equestrian Director and Head Coach at SCAD, where she has led the program to more than 100 National and Reserve National titles during her 20-year coaching career. A five-time Frances Wong Coach of the Year, Henry is also a former SCAD equestrian athlete and an active leader in national equestrian organizations. -
Keita Williams
Communication Coach, SCADamp
Communication coach who helps leaders sharpen their message and presence, guiding executives to speak with clarity, conviction, and impact. -
Leanne Robinson-Maine
Studio Media Lead, Communication Coach, SCADamp
Executive communication coach and leadership facilitator who helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Drawing on experience in Emmy Award-winning storytelling, live event production, and learning design, she creates impactful experiences that help leaders build trust, inspire action, and connect genuinely with others. -
Abbie Biddle
Senior Account Lead, SCADpro
Senior Account Lead at SCADpro, where she leads corporate partnerships that connect SCAD students with industry leaders and real-world challenges. A SCAD alumna with an M.A. in creative business leadership, Abbie brings experience in education, business development, and professional sports to her work. She is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that inspire students to think boldly, solve complex problems, and shape the future. -
Paul Austin
Mentor in Residence, SCAD Perfume Atelier
Founder of Austin Advisory Group with three decades in scent, spanning natural perfumery ingredients and master perfumery through to branding, retail, hospitality, and cultural institutions. Formerly Global Head of Fine Fragrances at Quest International, Paul has worked with Estée Lauder, SK-II, Rolls-Royce, Robertet, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and has taught at Parsons School of Design and Columbia University’s Digital Storytelling Lab. -
Camila Passiani
Creative Projects Lead, The De Sole School of Business Innovation
Develops and executes high-impact events, workshops, and creative initiatives that connect students, faculty, and industry leaders. A graduate of SCAD’s Business of Beauty and Fragrance program with experience in product development at Tatcha, a Unilever brand, she brings a background in beauty, branding, and product innovation to event strategy, experience design, and industry engagement.
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