MEET THE TEAM
ALEXIS MODLIN
licensed esthetician
Alexis has 6 years of experience and received her education from the University of Esthetics in Cosmetology in Downers Grove. From a young age, she's always had a passion for beauty. Her approach is all about making clients feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful. She tailors each service to meet her clients' unique needs, ensuring they leave not only with glowing skin, but also a deeper understanding of how to care for it with specific products and lifestyle habits. Alexis is also certified in melanoma detection, lymphatic drainage massage, and eyelash extensions.​
EMILY VOELKER-REICH
founder
licensed esthetician
Emily has a lifelong connection to skin care. As a young woman dealing with acne, she learned at an early age the importance of a good skincare routine.
Emily attended the Aveda Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio to turn her passion into a career. She went on to work in high-end day spas, small operations, and medical offices. Along the way, she has taken bits of knowledge from each, giving her a unique perspective to give clients the best service possible.
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Throughout the years, she frequently discussed opening up her own space with clients, family, and friends. Feeling a hole in Andersonville for a boutique giving clients extra attention and one-on-one care and advice, Emily decided to take the big step to open SkinQ.
ISABELLE BANEZ
marketing manager
Isabelle is the creative force behind SkinQ's marketing. She's dedicated to promoting and elevating the brand while focusing on building meaningful connections with new and existing clients. Her expertise in digital content creation, social media management, and brand development ensures that SkinQ stands out in the competitive beauty industry.
KRISTEN MANCANO
licensed esthetician
With four years of professional experience and an education from the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics, Kristen is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and client-focused skincare experience. Her approach combines science-based skincare with holistic practices, ensuring that every client leaves feeling confident and more informed about their skin. Known for her welcoming and empathetic nature, Kristen empowers her clients to ask questions and share any concerns with her. She also holds advanced certifications in PCA peels, lash extensions, spray tanning, full-body speed waxing, Hydrafacial, and microdermabrasion.
MADDIE ROSE BAUMERT
licensed esthetician
Maddie Rose embarked on a career in the skincare industry with a goal to empower others to look and feel their best. She graduated from Tricoci University and has accumulated 6 years of professional experience since. She has a keen interest in the chemistry of skincare and incorporates it into her approach to esthetics.
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Maddie Rose likes to build relationships with her clients to create a more personable experience and better understand their lifestyles, what they're looking for, and their individual needs. She prides herself on being relatable and also having the ability to make her clients laugh (if that's what they need!). She also strives to ensure that every client leaves their appointment with newfound insight of their skin. Her favorite service to perform is facials, but she also has extensive training in waxing.
AMANDA HOLLEY HAMPL
assistant studio manager
licensed esthetician
Amanda is a graduate of Neihule Academy of Beauty in Los Angeles and has accumulated over 4 years of experience as a licensed esthetician. She takes a holistic approach to skincare, focusing on both skin health and lifestyle factors to tailor treatments that are restorative and sustainable. Having faced her own battles with cystic acne, perioral dermatitis, and psoriasis, Amanda brings a deep sense of empathy and understanding to her clients, ensuring they feel supported throughout their skincare journey.
Amanda holds several advanced certifications, including PCA peels, VI and Perfect Derma advanced peels, cranial sacral therapy, and facial massage techniques for tension and TMJ relief.
FELICIA JANOR
licensed esthetician
Felicia has always had a passion for all things beauty. In high school, she began providing skin and makeup services to her friends. It wasn't until age 20 that she began struggling with her own skin issues. This ignited her quest to learn how to heal her skin and how to help others with their skin concerns. In 2004, she graduated at the top of her esthetics class at the prestigious Pivot Point Beauty Academy.
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With over 20 years of experience, she is a master esthetician with certifications in facials, waxing, dermal peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, lasers, and skin tightening treatments.
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Her approach in treating the skin is precise and meticulous. She really takes the time to make her clients feel comfortable, relaxed, and safe in her caring hands.
JESSICA DIMAIO
licensed esthetician
Jessica has been an esthetician since 2004 with a strong background in waxing, specializing in the perfect full and natural-looking eyebrow.
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She has a passion for skincare, keeping herself educated so that she can craft the best regimen for each individual skin type. She always keeps the comfort of her clients in mind, so that even nervous, first-time clients feel relaxed and at ease, whether they're getting a facial, a lash lift, or even a Brazilian wax.
LAURA CHUNG
marketing assistant
Laura plays a key role in supporting SkinQ's digital marketing efforts. She helps plan and create engaging content across social platforms, ensuring SkinQ's online presence remains fresh and relevant.
ZAC KOVAC
owner
Zac is a true entrepreneur at heart. He loves to take on new challenges and ventures, and that's what led him to create SkinQ with Emily in 2019.
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He has worked in accounting and finance in many different industries - including hospitality, wholesale, e-commerce, professional services, and more. He's passionate about small business and provides financial consulting services to business owners looking to increase profitability and streamline their financial processes.
ASHLEY JACKSON
general manager
licensed esthetician
Ashley was inspired to become an esthetician ever since she learned to take care of her own skin as someone who suffers with adult acne. She graduated from University of Esthetics in 2015, where she took great interest in product ingredient knowledge. Ashley also has certifications specializing in chemical exfoliation and several skincare brands to treat various skin types.
She takes a thorough approach with her clients and pays great attention to the small details in order to achieve the best results. Some of her favorite services include dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and relaxing massage because of the immediate results you can see & feel from each service.
HANNAH JOHNSON
quality manager
licensed esthetician
Hannah is a results-driven esthetician and a graduate of G Skin Beauty Institute. Known for her methodical, client-focused approach, she ensures each client feels comfortable and confident throughout their skincare journey.
With a reputation as a "jack-of-all-trades", Hannah excels across various areas of esthetics, earning her clients' trust and building lasting connections. She holds advanced certifications in chemical peels, hyperpigmentation treatments, and acne care.
KELLY HERNANDEZ
licensed esthetician
Kelly received her education in esthetics from Oklahoma Central College. Her approach to esthetics focuses on helping clients achieve their skin goals and providing them with customized skincare regimens. Kelly is compassionate, warm, and creates a calming environment so that her clients feel comfortable and confident. She holds advanced training in IPL, Morpheus 8, and laser hair removal.
LUVLY MOORE
licensed esthetician
Luvly's passion for esthetics was ignited by her grandmother, a massage therapist, who opened her eyes to the beauty and importance of self-care. A graduate of Douglas J Aveda, Luvly has accumulated 5 years of professional experience, earning a reputation for her attention to detail and love for educating clients.
With a warm and bubbly personality, her primary goal is to create an uplifting environment where clients feel valued and understood. Luvly has certifications in SkinPen and HydraFacial, complemented by laser training. Her expertise lies in chemical peels, a service she particularly enjoys because of their transformative benefits.