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Society of Cosmetic Chemists Elects 2023 Executive Officers & Area Directors

Mark Chandler is president, effective January 1. Tony O'Lenick is vice president. Akshay Talati is vice president-elect.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Mark Chandler, ACT Solutions, will be installed as president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists on Jan. 1, 2023.

Other executive officers are:

• Vice President: Tony O'Lenick, Surfatech;

• Vice President-Elect: Akshay Talati, RPh, Goop;

• Secretary: Qihong Zhang PhD, The Estée Lauder Companies;

• Treasurer: Yulia A. Park PhD, Amway.

“I am extremely honored to serve as SCC President in 2023,” said Chandler. “I look forward to working with this diverse and industry-experienced group of board members as we continue to develop a future-focused organization, committed to increased engagement opportunities of value to our members.”

The other voting members of the Board of Directors are (*indicates newly elected):

Area I
Senior Area Director: Marie Thadal, Coptis, Inc.; SCC New York Chapter
Area Director: Volodymyr Onyshchak,The Estée Lauder Companies; SCC Long Island Chapter 

Area II
Senior Area Director: Melissa Christenson, Bridge Product Design + Development, SCC Twin Cities Chapter
Area Director: Sophie Bonham, Cosmos Corporation, SCC St. Louis Chapter

Area III
Senior Area Director: Aaron Peterson, Barnet Products; SCC Intermountain West Chapter
Area Director: Valerie George,* Simply Formulas, Inc.; SCC California Chapter

Area IV
Senior Area Director: Cubie Lamb, J. Strickland & Company; SCC Southeast Chapter
Area Director: Cynthia Johnson,* Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC; SCC Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Area V
Senior Area Director: Lionel Ripoll, PhD, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi; SCC Québec Chapter
Area Director: Dorothy Maraprossians,* Azelis Canada, Inc.; SCC Ontario Chapter


These elected leaders are complemented by Immediate Past President Michelle Hines, PhD, Mary Kay Inc. and Representative Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder Companies. Both serve on the board in an ex-officio capacity.


“I am excited to partner with this distinguished group leading SCC in 2023. These individuals will be integral in helping create value-centric programs, products and services for our members and chapters with an emphasis on building a strong future for the SCC,” said SCC’s Chief Executive Officer Erica L. O’Grady, CAE. “Their passion for this industry, coupled with their diverse perspectives, will help chart a clear and sustainable path forward for the organization.”

The SCC annual meeting and showcase will be held in Los Angeles, December 12-14. More info click here.

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