Audra Turner

Advanced Academy Color Education Leader

After graduating from Von Curtis Academy (now Paul Mitchell The School – Provo) in 1988, Audra Turner became a Paul Mitchell National Educator, Senior Associate, and member of the PAC and Task Force teams. A salon owner since 1996, Audra instills an atmosphere of education into her salon, saying, “Education is the key to continued success in this industry, the water to grow a stylist.” Audra enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of hair while teaching at schools and gatherings.

Kate Caussey

Lead Color Specialist

Kate Caussey worked for five years as a Brocato National Educator before becoming a Learning Leader at Von Curtis Academy (now Paul Mitchell The School – Provo). She has done print work and TV commercials, owned a successful salon, and served as a Paul Mitchell National Educator and PAC team member. Kate is integral in color curriculum development and program implementation, including the Paul Mitchell Cutting System. She is a breast cancer survivor and avid fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Taryn Aiken

After graduating from Von Curtis Academy (now Paul Mitchell The School – Provo), Taryn Aiken discovered a love for color that brought her to the Advanced Academy Color Team. Her passion for teaching and training led her to become a mentor both personally and professionally. Taryn’s contagious energy and excitement inspire her audiences to make the changes necessary to reach their dreams.

Tara Dowdal

A licensed cosmetologist since 1995, Tara Dowdal was a Paul Mitchell Associate before joining Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando as a Multiple Intelligence Specialist. With certifications from several product lines, Tara has appeared at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show and several local hair shows and styled hair for a locally televised Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals event. Her philanthropic work includes cutting hair and collecting blankets for the homeless and coordinating canned food drives.

Jackie Nielsen

Jackie Nielsen graduated from Von Curtis Academy, now Paul Mitchell The School – Provo, where she works full time. She also travels the country as a color educator, platform artist, and print artist and has worked with top stylists such as Vivienne Mackinder, Stephanie Kocielski, Linda Yodice, and Robert Cromeans. Jackie loves sharing her vast knowledge and passion with our Future Professionals, who are always delighted and inspired by her fun and fashion-forward image.

Cassandra Sanchez

Cassandra Sanchez has been a stylist since 1992, spending 13 years in salons where she built a great clientele. Her photo shoots have appeared in Newport Coast magazine and she has done television work with comedian George Lopez. She completed advanced training with Vidal Sassoon and several color companies before becoming the Color Specialist at Paul Mitchell The School – Costa Mesa. Cassandra loves sharing her knowledge and training instructors on the Paul Mitchell color systems.

Nikki Ramos

Since joining the industry in 2005, Nikki Ramos has explored her passion for hair by studying at advanced academies including Paul Mitchell and Vidal Sassoon in London. With a dedication to excellence, she became highly certified in all presentation and technical skills, making her a multi-talented Learning Leader Advisor and Color Specialist at Paul Mitchell The School – Sacramento and Advanced Academy team member.

Robyn Corcoran

Graduating from a Paul Mitchell School in 2006, Robyn Corcoran did everything she could to stay involved with the company she'd grown to love so much. She became a stylist for Toby Price at The Experience Salon, became a National Color Educator with John Paul Mitchell Systems, and earned her Learning Leader license to teach in the schools. In the fall of 2011, Robyn moved from Seattle to Kansas to work for Paul Mitchell The School Wichita and continue her journey with Advanced Academy. To be living her dream is more than she could have ever asked for!