

Allison Moncheck
Allison Moncheck is a rising star and part of the new wave of educators shaping our industry.

Matt Swinney
Multi-award-winning, Matt Swinney (@matt.swinney) is a seasoned educator and salon owner. His accolades include BTC #ONESHOT Hair Awards 2017 Avant-Garde Shot, 2019 Avant-Garde Collection North America, 2022 Hot Shot Collab and four NAHA wins. While Matt is a Minneapolis-based stylist, he travels globally to teach cutting, coloring and editorial styling techniques to industry professionals. Matt was immersed in the industry at a young age with two stylist parents, he went on to hone his skills at the Aveda Institute. He opened Evolution Salon in 2002 with Mike Dahl which launched his career to a whole new level.

Traci Sakosits- Hairbrained Awards
Traci Sakosits has devoted her career to uplifting and educating future hairdressers. After spending the last decade coaching students as the North American Creative Director at Sassoon Academy, she is now the VP of Education and Creative for Aveda Arts + Sciences Institutes. Traci took home the 2023 Hairbrained Video of the Year Award with Lucie Doughty.