Meet Our Educators at AIW

Kalina Villamar

Kalina is our Director of Education! She loves to establish long-lasting relationships with everyone that comes to AIW, whether they are staff, students or guests. She is passionate about her students' education, and dedicated to their well-being and success. Aveda presents an opportunity for her to inspire others and create a positive environment, experience and atmosphere for everyone who walks through the Aveda Institute's doors.

When she's not at the Institute, you can find Kalina cooking, baking and spending time with family and friends.

Natasha Urban

As an ACE certified Aveda trainer with over 15 years of experience specializing in colouring, Natasha loves sharing her knowledge with the next generation of hairstylists. She spends her time innovating our curriculum, training new educators, and supporting all students. Natasha is passionate about Aveda's mission and loves that she can be part of preserving the environment and helping communities around the world.

When she’s not finding artistic ways to transform hair with colour, she’s spending time with her family and friends as well as attending hot yoga classes.

Emily Suttorp

After graduating from AIW in 2014 and working behind the chair for many years, Emily has returned to AIW to share her passion for hair through education. Students can expect a welcoming and supportive environment in her classroom, and to leave with a clear understanding of how to succeed in a salon environment. As a lifelong learner, she loves Aveda’s wholistic approach to education and the support our community provides. 

In her spare time, Emily enjoys cooking with garden-grown ingredients and exploring the city with her dog, Pennie.

Katherine Orbanski

Katherine loves the beauty industry because there’s always something new to learn and to teach. New trends, techniques and styles keep her evolving and curating looks that involve both technical precision and creativity. Aveda is a second home to Katherine because she can be her whole self, grow in her craft and support important environmental initiatives.

When she's not at AIW you can find Katherine cooking, watching documentaries, or taking her cat out for a walk.