2026 Spring Arizona Camp Educators

Jessica Briarmoon has been passionate about the nail industry, education, and community for over two decades. Since beginning her career in 2002, she has worked behind the salon table creating gel services for clients while simultaneously building a reputation as an educator, competitor, and industry leader.

An award-winning Akzentz ACE Educator, Jessica has been honored as Akzentz Educator of the Year multiple times throughout her career. For more than 20 years she has traveled throughout the United States teaching nail professionals advanced techniques, product knowledge, and efficient salon systems designed to help technicians create beautiful, long-lasting nails without spending hours behind the table.

Jessica is also the owner of LuvNailz, a professional nail supply store that distributes Akzentz products and supports nail technicians by providing high-quality professional tools, education, and resources. Through her platform and social channels, she regularly shares real-world salon demonstrations and troubleshooting tips that help nail techs grow their skills and confidence.

Her passion for education and community led her to help launch the NW Nail Retreat in 2010, and she later expanded the concept into the widely loved Nail Camp, an immersive learning event that brings nail professionals together for classes, networking, competitions, and unforgettable experiences. Jessica continues to organize Nail Camp events across the country to give an opportunity to techs to join in on the fun, friendships and learning experience.

Jessica is also an accomplished nail competitor, earning recognition as a NailPro Top 10 Competitor (2016 & 2017) and becoming the Nailympia Division 2 Champion in 2017.

Outside of nails, Jessica has a deep love for travel and adventure. After years of organizing group trips for friends and fellow nail professionals, she became a travel advisor, helping friends, clients, and “nail sisters” plan incredible vacations, retreats, and bucket-list experiences around the world.  If you need help planning a trip you can find her at Recipes To Travel.

Whether she’s teaching a class, running her store, organizing Nail Camp, or planning the next great getaway, Jessica’s mission remains the same: to bring people together, inspire creativity, and help others build careers—and lives—they truly love.

For over twenty years Allie Baker, global educator and
winner of the 2015 and 2017 NAILPRO Cup Championships, has been a constant
in the competitive nail industry. In addition to being a dedicated mother,
salon owner and cover artist, she’s a nail industry veteran, and highly
respected mentor and educator.

Baker hails from Medford, Oregon and has traveled to over 25 countries
educating and mentoring others for the past 18 years.
Some of Baker’s proudest accomplishments are winning the Nailpro Cup in both
2015 and 2017 and being a part of the winning team for three consecutive
years as well as having her designs grace the covers of both NAILS and
NAILPRO magazines.  She doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon and
continues to support and educate the industry.  She feels education is
incredibly important in this ever-changing industry and loves to learn as
much as she loves to teach.

While KT won’t be teaching classes, she’s an integral part of camp and you should know who she is!  She will be managing the SWAG and raffle tables as well as t-shirt disbursement.  She will be who you go to with any problems regarding meals, lodging, t-shirts etc.   Available full time at camp for all your needs and entertainment – trust us, she has also earned status of “camp clown” for a reason!  And we love her for it!

K.T. has been a nail technician since 1988 specializing in natural nails, foot care, and artificial nail enhancements. K.T. travels the world learning the latest nail trends, nail techniques, and nail health care. She is certified in over 20 different types of nail care and has completed nail art courses including Certified Master Pedicurist, Master Artist, and Advanced Nail Technician. She has won several awards including Mixed Media Competition and Salon Style Success nails. K.T. is also a floor sage for Nailpro Competitions.

Her passion is in educating nail techs and clients on new nail methods and products.
Currently, she travels the world and country educating others as an ORLY Ambassador.
K.T. speaks English and Vietnamese.

With over 25 years in the industry, nail tech/salon ownership, 6 ProFiles salon locations, and over 400 pfBackstage pass members (our monthly nail swag subscription box), Traci is proud of the Profiles growing network!  With her sister Ami, she is the Co-owner of branded Profiles Backstage product line, a line created by salon techs FOR salon techs. Exclusive, affordable, easy to use, and always accompanied with tons of education, specializing in acrylic nails and trending art! Proud top 25 veteran, winning, NailPro competitor, (2009-2015).  Traci is always willing to share wisdom, insight and experience on salon management/ownership, and individual tech growth and business building! We not only know how to build a book, and retain clients, but how to build a salon, and retain techs!
Traci is a true entrepreneur, with a passion for the beauty biz.

A master of all things nails! a top 25, veteran, nail competitor on the nailpro, and nailympia circuit! inspiring and extremely knowledgeable educator/mentor, initiator, creator, (and incredibly resourceful!) nail technician that STILL sits behind the nail desk part time, with 20 yr clients! Co-owner of branded profiles backstage product line, with my sister Traci, a line created by salon techs FOR salon techs. I pride myself on personally testing EVERYTHING that is part if our exclusive, affordable, easy to use, line!! and we proudly always accompany our products with tons of education, and very informative, youTube channel! 25 years of nail tech /salon ownership experience, now 6 ProFiles salon locations, and over 400 pfBackstage pass members (our monthly nail swag subscription box), in our growing network!

After attending her first NW Nail Retreat, while in school, she decided to put the acrylic brush down and focus only on working with gel. Jessica found out about Akzentz brand when she took a class from Jessica Briarmoon at the nail retreat. She fell in love with the brand after learning how easy it was to apply and how well it lasted. Jessica has been using the brand ever since and in 2016 she joined Jessica Briarmoon at her new shop Luvnailz in Bothell, WA where her skills greatly improved under the mentorship of Jessica Briarmoon. In 2017 Jessica became an Educator for Akzentz to pass on her knowledge of the brand and help others learn and succeed with gel.

In the Summer of 2018 Jessica relocated with her family to Maine and looks forward to
introducing new clients and nail techs to Akzentz and continuing her passion for nails. Jessica continues to learn and grow as a tech and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her in this amazing industry.

Tiffani Cordoza is the dynamic owner of Cordoza Nail Supply, a pivotal figure in the nail industry with over a decade of experience in owning and operating businesses across multiple facets. Her journey began as a passionate nail technician and salon owner, where she honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of the industry. Tiffani’s profound expertise is not limited to the technical aspects of nail care; she is also an expert in leveraging business and social media to help nail professionals build presence and performance in the nail industry.

Driven by a desire to empower fellow nail technicians, Tiffani focuses on sharing her knowledge to help others achieve their professional goals swiftly, smartly, and with ease. Her proven business skills, combined with her social media expertise, have made her a sought-after mentor and guide for many aspiring nail professionals looking to make their mark in the beauty industry. Tiffani is recognized not just for her professional achievements but also for her approachable and down-to-earth personality, making her highly relatable and easy to communicate with.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Tiffani’s life is deeply rooted in the values of family and community. In her spare time, she is dedicated to taking care of farm animals and raising her children, instilling in them the virtues of hard work and compassion. Her commitment to community service is evident in her role as the vice president of the Parent Teacher Club, where she contributes significantly to enhancing the educational environment for children. Moreover, Tiffani is an enthusiastic supporter of her son’s dreams in motocross, embodying the spirit of a mother who believes in nurturing passions and chasing dreams.

Tiffani Cordoza is a testament to the power of blending professional success with personal fulfillment. Her journey inspires many, proving that with determination, skill, and a heart for helping others, one can make a lasting impact in both the business world and the community.

Becky Bunnell is a wife and a mother of 6 children. She loves camping, four-wheeling, hunting, fishing, sports, beach time and all things NAILS!

Becky is a licensed Nail Tech/Instructor of 31 years, she currently resides in St. George, Utah. She is the owner of Nailed Studio & Academy & CEO of SO Gel Nails Supply Company.

Becky is an administrator for Tech Talk Worldwide’s International Facebook Group, where she has the opportunity to teach, encourage, and lift other Nail Techs to be their best self.

After Utah passed licensing for Nail Techs in 2003, Becky was able to help create the curriculum for the first Nails only program for USU Eastern, in Price, Utah.

Bunnell has had the honor of having her work published in Nails Magazine, Nailpro Magazine, and Scratch Magazine. She has also written a variety of blogs.

Becky was also chosen as “The Tops” in Nail Style weekly, and a 2018 Nail Star on the “Cruise With A Nail Star Cruise”. Becky has a podcast for nail techs called Tribe Nail Tech. She is the inventor of the HOLD IT, gel holder and recently released her Tribe Nail Tech colored builder gel line sponsored by SO Gel nails.

What she loves most about her career is teaching, mentoring and building lasting relationships with other Nail Techs.

She’s proud to offer Nail products that are harsh chemical free, Hema free, hypoallergenic, vegan, cruelty free, and made in the USA for the safety of nail techs and their clients.

Position: The Foot Care Esthetician,

International Foot Care Educator,

Footlogix Brand Ambassador,

Retired RN,

Owner of Best Foot Forward Distribution,LLC,

Reiki Master, LNT, CMP, C (Pod), BSc Pod, Full Specialist

NanoFlex Lead Educator USA

“ Foot Focused” are the two words I professionally use to describe myself.

As a former Interventional Vascular/Cardiac Nurse, I place a heavy emphasis on wellness-inspired foot care choices, seeking education, products and skills that will change how the pedicure services are delivered and the industry is viewed.

With epidemic rates of diabetics, vascular compromised, cancer survivors, and other foot challenged clients attempting to find appropriate services/products to alleviate non-medical issues, pedicure/skin care services are no longer one-size fits-all!

As an International Foot Care Educator, I strive to help beauty professionals take The Next Step in meeting their ever changing clients’ foot care needs with education, products and support.

Sandy is a Nail Technician with over twenty one years of experience, nineteen of those years as an industry educator. In addition to perfecting her skills in the salon, she is an award winning Fantasy Nail Art competitor; her work has been featured on the cover of Nailpro Magazine, and in multiple nail industry magazines. As the Global Ambassador for Artistic Nail Design she has trained technicians from around the globe. She strives to share her passion, her expertise, and the latest tips, tricks and techniques. 

Katerina an international award-winning nail artist, designer, teacher, and mentor to up and coming nail professionals. She loves creating courses, leading workshops, and developing reference guides on the most efficient methods and best practices in nail services to ensure your clients are happy, healthy, and left feeling their best after your provided nail service.

She is a co-founder and CEO of MoKa Nail Club with over 12 years of experience in the manicures, nail art and nail sculpting world. Specializing in hard gel extensions and Russian e-file manicures, Kateryna has won numerous worldwide competitions and earned prestigious awards with my innovative and timeless nail looks and skill. I’m also a Staleks Certified Educator, Akzentz Certified Educator and a judge at INJA (International Nail Judge Association).

I have a lot of knowledge and I can’t wait to share with you!

Paula Davies comes with a wealth of information about the nail industry. Having been a professional nail tech and salon owner for 32 years she has seen trends and techniques come and go and is ready to help you learn and grow. Author of All that Glitters series covering basics of building a business to a complete guide to all things nail art.  Her ability to share her knowledge of nail art, business, and so much more while keeping you laughing makes her a true gift to the nail industry.

Francesca Ciaponi is an Italian nail artist and nail educator since 2014.

Owner of the Effe Nails brand, she works daily in her nail center together with her team, teaches her students to become professional nail technicians, and also participates in nail competitions in different countries every year. Multi-award winner, in 2022 she was named Nail Professional of the Year.

Darcy is a seasoned nail professional with over 23 years of experience. Her passion for creativity shines through in every detail of her work.

With a dedication to mentorship, Darcy brings over 15 years of leadership and educational experience to the table. She has led global teams, crafted marketing content, and developed educational materials for a prominent nail product manufacturer.

As the proud owner of Nail Innovations, Darcy serves as the exclusive US Distributor for Magic Gel System, a professional-only product line formulated under EU regulations and manufactured in Canada.

Darcy’s unwavering dedication to the nail industry, commitment to education and focus on empowering others, have solidified her as a respected figure in the field.

Kaylah Hernandez is the owner and Foot Care aficionado of Feet Geek Footcare LLC. She is dedicated to advancing the education of footcare for professionals and consumers alike. She is a Licensed Manicurist, Certified Master Pedicurist® (CMP) through the North American School of Podology (NASP), ONYFIX & Podoexpert Educator/US distributor, and Nanoflex Educator, as well as a Salon Owner in El Paso, TX.

Erin Brenhouse, a dynamic educator and accomplished nail technician with a passion for excellence in both education and the beauty industry. Since 2002, Erin has dedicated herself to teaching, holding a Bachelor of Education degree. In 2014, she embarked on a new adventure in nails, blending her pedagogical expertise with her creative talents to deliver exceptional nail services.

Erin’s journey led her to Wildflowers Nails in 2020, where she joined the creative team, bringing her innovative approach to education and social media management. Today, as the Director of Education and Social Media at Wildflowers Nails, Erin continues to inspire and empower learners while also overseeing the brand’s online presence.

With over 18 years of experience in education and 10 years in the beauty industry, Erin is committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring nail technicians. As the founder of Nailed – Courses for Nail Techs, Erin creates digital courses focused on efficiency and education strategies, helping professionals elevate their skills and business.