ISPA HEADQUARTERS TEAM
THIS MONTH WE ASKED : How do you engage in ongoing education , and what topics / subjects are you studying ?
Lynne McNees • President lynne . mcnees @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4260 “ I am an early morning reader and stay current on news and special interests via multiple reliable sources . Staying curious and open-minded is key !”
Crystal Ducker • Vice President crystal . ducker @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4427 “ I am constantly exploring new content online and prefer bite-sized nuggets of inspiration with some of my favorite follows including Will Guidara , Simon Sinek , Ina Garten and Jay Shetty .”
Elly Boling • Membership Coordinator elly . boling @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4292 “ One of my hobbies is doing my nails at home . Over the past year , I ’ ve watched a ton of videos and done research about the best products , methods and , of course , looking through Pinterest for inspiration !”
Chelsea Compton • Director of Membership chelsea . compton @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4334 “ I ’ ll watch LinkedIn Learning videos and TED Talks on just about any topic . Recently I ’ ve been listening to a variety of personal finance podcasts in an effort to better plan for retirement . ”
Sydney Doctor • Director of Sales sydney . doctor @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.279.0801 “ I ’ ve just started learning how to play chess and have enjoyed reading about famous chess matches between geniuses and chess masters as well as watching You- Tube videos on starting moves to get better at my game . ( I haven ’ t won a game yet though ).”
Alexandra Harper-Sharapov • Director of Education alexandra . harper-sharapov @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.359.8010 “ My husband and I just purchased a house , so I ’ ve been watching a lot of You- Tube videos to learn how to fix various small things and DIY projects ..”
Nelson Lane • Senior Marketing Manager nelson . lane @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.551.3906 “ Since November 2022 , I have been intentional about sitting down and reading books that interest me . Books on history , historical fiction , psychology and biblical topics are of particular interest to me . ”
Jessica Roberts • Marketing Specialist jessica . roberts @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.425.5072 “ One of my favorite pastimes is listening to educational podcasts . I love that I can dive into different topics when I have some downtime throughout my day .”
Samantha Smith • Project Manager samantha . smith @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.219.3619 “ I try to utilize the digital resources available — be it online classes , YouTube videos or documentary films . Currently I am learning about personal branding in an effort to truly put my best self forward .”
Marja Walker • Graphic Designer marja . walker @ ispastaff . com • 1.520.891.3439 “ YouTube is amazing ! The wide array of videos can teach you how to do just about anything . I ’ ve learned new crochet stitches , how to drill holes in seaglass and how to change the battery in my car ’ s key fob ( the most difficult task so far ). Right now I ’ m learning to become more efficient with some new design software .”
Amy Finder • Graphic Designer amy . finder @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.963.1877 “ I take physical classes , follow experts online and subscribe to a few newsletters . I love learning many things , from attachment theory , to digital art techniques , to natural movement and physical health , to connection and partner dancing .”
Scot T . Gillies • Executive Editor scot . gillies @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4372 “ In addition to my daily podcast habit , I regularly check into several online resources shared by mentor-minded experts : the Khan Academy , Coursera , Codecademy . My current “ academic ” pursuits include AP Style , logical arguments and website coding .”
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ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities , promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth .
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