The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) proudly introduces its 2026 board of directors, the leadership team dedicated to advancing the society’s mission, strategy and goals. Representing the interests of more than 5,000 cosmetics and personal care industry professionals worldwide, the board members will officially assume their roles on Jan. 1, 2026.
2026 SCC Executive Officers
- 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, Ph.D., Mindy S. Goldstein, PhD, Consulting; Elwood, NY (SCC Long Island Chapter)
- Treasurer: Volodymyr Onyshchak, The Estée Lauder Cos.; 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.
2026 SCC Area Directors
The board also includes the following area directors, who represent the SCC’s regional chapters:
- Area I
- Senior Area Director: Amy Marshall, ECKART America/BYK USA (SCC New York Chapter)
- Area Director: Chris Burger, Barnet Products Corp. (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, Ph.D., 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* (newly elected), 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)
Additionally, Immediate Past President Akshay Talati, R.Ph. (Supergoop!) and IFSCC Representative Peter Tsolis (The Estée Lauder Cos.) will serve as ex officio members of the board.
“I am looking forward to working with these exceptional SCC leaders in 2026,” said Erica L. O’Grady, 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.”
