For Immediate Release: October 27, 2025
New York, NY — The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is pleased to announce the organization’s 2026 Board of Directors…
Executive Officers (effective January 1, 2026)
- President: Marisa Plescia — FemChem Beauty; Minneapolis, MN (SCC Twin Cities Chapter)
- Vice President: Perry Romanowski – Element 44, Inc.; Chicago, IL (SCC Midwest Chapter)
- Vice President-Elect: Valerie George — Simply Formulas; Dallas, TX (SCC Southwest Chapter)
- Secretary: Mindy Goldstein, PhD — Mindy S. Goldstein, PhD, Consulting; Elwood, NY (SCC Long Island Chapter)
- Treasurer: Volodymyr Onyshchak — The Estée Lauder Companies; Melville, NY (SCC Long Island Chapter)
“I am extremely honored to serve as SCC President in 2026,” says Marisa Plescia. “My fellow Board members and I are committed to increased engagement and education opportunities for our members, expanding our community, and creating a strong future for the SCC.”
Area Directors (voting members)
( indicates newly elected)*
Area I
- Senior Area Director: Amy Marshall — ECKART America/BYK USA (SCC New York Chapter)
- Area Director: Chris Burger — Barnet Products Corporation (SCC Long Island Chapter)
Area II
- Senior Area Director: Caryn Weiss — Amway (SCC Michigan Chapter)
- Area Director: Frank Wagner — Southern Chemical & Textiles, Inc. (SCC Midwest Chapter)
Area III
- Senior Area Director: Michelle Carrillo — MC Beauty Hub (SCC California Chapter)
- Area Director: Michelle Hines, PhD * — SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands (SCC Southwest Chapter)
Area IV
- Senior Area Director: Cheryl Seidell-Hili — DeWolf Chemical/Azelis (SCC Carolina Chapter)
- Area Director: Teresa Fleming * — Edgewell Personal Care/Playtex Manufacturing (SCC Florida Chapter)
Area V
- Senior Area Director: Kendra Cutcher — DeWolf Chemical, Inc. (SCC Ohio Valley Chapter)
- Area Director: Shahin Kalantari * — D’Avicenna, Inc. (SCC Ontario Chapter)
These elected leaders are joined by Immediate Past President Akshay Talati, RPh (Supergoop!) and IFSCC Representative Peter Tsolis (The Estée Lauder Companies), both of whom serve on the Board in an out of office capacity.
“I am looking forward to working with these exceptional SCC leaders in 2026,” said Erica L. O’Grady, CAE, SCC’s Chief Executive Officer. “Their industry knowledge, diverse perspectives, and commitment to our members will be an asset to those they represent in charting the course for the organization’s future.”
About SCC
Celebrating 80 years of advancing cosmetic science, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is the oldest and largest non-profit membership organization serving the scientific and technical needs of the cosmetics and personal care industry. SCC headquarters provides unparalleled education, resources, and networking for more than 5,000 members globally and via 19 chapters across Greater North America. Visit www.scconline.org for more information.
