PACIFIC NORTHWEST AESTHETICS ACADEMY
Elevating natural aesthetics. Enhancing medical careers.
Our Mission
Since 2016, Pacific Northwest Aesthetics Academy (PNAA) has supported hundreds of students as they take the next step in their medical careers. Our purpose is simple: we lend our industry experience to help licensed medical professionals find more fulfillment and joy in their work. Yes, we teach tried-and-tested methods and techniques—but we’re also your biggest cheerleaders. When you choose PNAA, you get career support and guidance each step of the way.
Working closely with small groups, we seek to connect with students on a deeply personal level. Our students walk away from our aesthetics courses with all the skills, knowledge, and confidence to begin their new careers because of our intimate, hands-on approach. Above all else, we’re devoted to making sure our aesthetic injectors have the potential to become the best in the industry.
Meet the team that makes it all possible

Kathy Hodge Kramer, RN, CEO
Certified Lead Instructor

Mike Mitchell, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Saskia Magner, COO
Chief Operating Officer

Kim McClelland
Administrative Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Julie Hoodenpyl, LE, CAE
Enrollment Specialist & Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Lauren Pearson, FNP, CANS
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Donna London, MSN, FNP-BC
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Elizabeth Docea, FNP-BC
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Alison Schulz, ND
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Svetlana (Lana) Nadirov, FNP
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Leah Umnitz, MSN, FNP-BC
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Leah Easton, CAE
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Jennelle Suarez, MSPA, PA-C
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Lesley Gretz, RN
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Jade Simms LE, CAE
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Ellisha Leal, CAE, LE
Certified Aesthetics Instructor

Angie Cherry
Director of Marketing and Communications
Our Goal
At Pacific Northwest Aesthetics Academy, our goal is to lend our skills and experience to empower students with the knowledge and confidence to make the world a better place. It’s the work we’re passionate about and honored to do.
Let’s get started, shall we?