INSTRUCTORS

San Francisco College of Cosmetology’s instructors are dedicated and committed to providing our students with the hands-on skills and the latest techniques to succeed in the beauty industry.

Colleen Nguyen
SFCC President

Colleen Nguyen discovered her passion for the beauty industry about 6 years ago.  She pursued her manicurist license while working as a sales and marketing manager at a bank. Her passion and dedication to the industry led her to open the SFCC in 2005.  She continually strives to develop quality students who are ready to enter the beauty industry.  Most recently San Francisco College of Cosmetology was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Audio Slideshows Section 01/04/2007 issue.

 
 

Susan Nguyen
SFCC Vice-president

Susan is a licensed cosmetologist and she has been a medical assistant over 10 years, which included setting up patient care and managing the medical office.  The valuable experience gained through years of working as a medical office manager makes Susan aptly qualified to handle all the day-to-day business affairs at our school.  She brings an extraordinary organizational ability to our school while fluent in English and Vietnamese.

 
   

Josselyn Zirion
Administrative assistant

Josselyn is a graduate of the Esthetician and the Manicurist programs at San Francisco College of Cosmetology.  She loves working with people and she is always happy to help students as well as sharing information with incoming students.  She brings energy and enthusiasm to our school.  She is fluent in English and Spanish.
 
 
   

Mauricio Casco
Cosmetology Instructor

Mauricio is a licensed Cosmetologist and has been practicing in the field for over 10 years.  He is a dedicated and caring person who is always available to help students.   He is fluent in English and Spanish.  He brings enthusiasm and extraordinary personality to our school.
 
 
   

Victoria Morrison
Cosmetology Instructor

Victoria is a licensed cosmetologist and has been working in the field of cosmetology as a hair stylist, skin care expert, and cosmetology instructor for over 22 years.  She is fluent in English and Spanish, and she enjoys passing on her knowledge and skills to students enrolled in our school.

 
 
   

Carolina Popkin
Cosmetology instructor

Carolina is a licensed cosmetologist and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Her experience consists of working as a cosmetology instructor, hair stylist and a beauty specialist.  Carolina brings her enthusiasm, passion, and expertise for hair design to classes at San Francisco College of Cosmetology.

 
 
   

Odilon Vasconcelos
Cosmetology Instructor

Odilon holds a cosmetology license and has been working in the field for over 15 years.  He is also a successful owner of a beauty salon in San Francisco and he acts as an educator for NEXXUS beauty products.  He is passionate and willing to share all his hands-on experience with students while being fluent in English and Spanish.
 
 
   

Mary Thuy Tran
Manicurist Instructor

Mary is a licensed manicurist and has over 20 years of experience in the field as a manicurist and a manicurist instructor.  She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.  Prior to teaching at SFCC she owned a successful nail salon in San Francisco.  She teaches students not only theories and different techniques, but also hands-on experience with exotic designs for nails.  Graduates from her class are more likely to pass the California State Board Exam and be ready for a successful career in the nail care industry.

 
 
   

Loc Nguyen
Manicurist Instructor

Mr. Nguyen holds a manicurist license and has over 10 years experience as a manicurist and a manicurist instructor.  He relates to his students on a very personal and caring level.  He enjoys teaching and spends countless hours reviewing training material that enables his students to stay current on the latest trends and skills in the nail care industry.  He is fluent English and Vietnamese.
 
 
   

Annie Cao
Esthetician and Manicurist Instructor

Annie is a licensed esthetician and manicurist and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.  She has been practicing in the field for over 8 years.  The experience includes managing a salon and teaching at other cosmetology schools.  She brings enthusiasm and a tremendous passion for skin care to SFCC.  She is continuously doing research and stays current on the latest trends and demands in these growing fields.   She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
 
 
   

Vera Young
Esthetician Instructor

Vera has over 9 years experience in the field of cosmetology.  Her experience consists of working as a cosmetology instructor and a beauty specialist.  She is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.  Vera is patient, has a good sense of humor, and is committed to sharing her skills and experience to improve the lives of our students at SFCC.

 
 
       
 

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