The Society of permanent cosmetic professionals
Who are we?
The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals membership represents professionals in the industry who are dedicated to promoting the ideals and standards of the SPCP, offering permanent cosmetics that are conducted in accordance with safety standards specific to the permanent cosmetic process, and those who stay abreast of and participate in industry activities.
Mission Statement
Our Mission: The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals is dedicated to promoting permanent makeup safety, excellence, and professional standards by providing education, certification, and industry guidelines.
Permanent cosmetic, permanent makeup, or micropigmentation; although the titles describing the service may differ within the industry, the service is the same – cosmetic tattooing. Permanent cosmetics is a specialized service within mainstream beauty industries offering everyone the opportunity to look their best at all times or to look to the permanent cosmetic service to assist with overcoming the results of medical procedures or trauma to the skin.
The ABC’s of SPCP Membership
The SPCP does not “complicate” membership with various levels of technician membership, titles, or requirements. If you are an SPCP member, you are one of ours; it’s as simple as that.
It is not required that you are trained by particular permanent makeup trainers, certified by us, or to be in the industry a certain length of time. Anyone may join who agrees to the SPCP Code of Ethics.
The SPCP Trainer and Supplier members adhere to the highest standards and requirements of the industry. These standards are self-imposing being that these members are the ones developing them so as to continually deliver the highest quality education, services, equipment, pigments, and supplies available to the industry.
Walking in concert with simplicity, the ABC’s of SPCP membership are:
A – Administration and the Board of Directors
The SPCP is a professionally staffed organization. The administrative lineup is impressive and there to serve the needs of our members.Administration reports to the Board of Directors, which is comprised of elected permanent cosmetic professionals who serve the membership for term periods. They collectively and continually review the demands of the industry and how our members can be best served.
B – Benefits
The benefits of SPCP membership are innumerable. Included are significant discounts by top industry suppliers exclusively for SPCP members. Administration and the Board of Directors periodically review the benefits package for our members to ensure collaboration on important educational event structures, products offered, publications provided, networking opportunities, Subject Matter Expert contacts, and a host of other benefits our members enjoy and depend upon.
C – Permanent Cosmetics Certification
Permanent Cosmetics Technician Certification is a critical element associated with professional permanent cosmetic services. The general public, regulators, and those in related industries recognize professional certification to indicate the permanent cosmetic (permanent makeup) professional demonstrates sound fundamental knowledge. Having been tested against their peers, these highly regarded professionals are proudly displaying their CPCP credentials as a mark of distinction.
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Executive Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shanan Zickefoose, BSN, RN, CPCP, CMM
Shanan began her permanent makeup career in 2006. In 2010, she earned the highest CPCP score. Shortly after, she served on the SPCP Board of Directors from 2011- 2013.
After graduating from an esteemed private university under the College of Business with her Nursing of Science degree, she opened her medical spa in 2015. After a decade working as a technician, she opened her training institute. In 2017, Shanan was asked to begin teaching the SPCP’s program Train the Trainer and she facilitated the program during every convention and conference as well as online Zoom courses. She provided regular updates to this important program for current and upcoming permanent cosmetic trainers. Following the SPCP trainer member guidelines, she provides counsel and advisement throughout the year to those interested in training as well as those who desire modifications to their training. Shanan has represented our industry by presenting at numerous events both nationally and internationally.
She has served as the Executive Director for the SPCP since January 2023. She has a passion for our organization and her goal is to build strong committees to continue to support permanent makeup safety, excellence, and professional standards. She will continue to work to provide opportunities for members to achieve education, certification, and ethical guidelines.
Your Board Of Directors
PRESIDENT
Saville Warren-Penã, CPCP
Saville owns The Vault Beauty Company. She has been doing permanent cosmetics and training nationwide for 15 years. Her objective is to create the most esthetically pleasing look custom look for each client’s unique anatomy. A board-tested and certified Platinum Trainer member of the AAM and an SPCP Approved Trainer, she strives to obtain and share the highest level of knowledge and safety in Permanent Cosmetics. Saville is dual-licensed as a cosmetic Trainer and Cosmetic Tattoo Artist in Kansas and Missouri.
VICE PRESIDENT
Kimberly White, MA, CPCP
Kimberly is a seasoned professional in the permanent cosmetics industry, with nearly a decade as a certified member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP). As owner of Kimberly White & Co. Permanent Cosmetics in Louisiana and current SPCP Board Secretary and Membership Lead, she blends artistry with adult education principles to elevate both her clients and fellow practitioners. A frequent speaker and contributor to SPCP events and publications, Kimberly is dedicated to lifelong learning, industry advancement, and empowering others through education and mentorship.
TREASURER
Kandi Rourke, CPCP
Kandi is a licensed Tattoo Artist based in Springfield, MO. She joined the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals in 2023 and earned her Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) credential the same year. Kandi is currently SPCP Young Professionals Committee Chair as well as the SPCP Admin Team. Outside of the studio, Kandi enjoys caring for animals and chasing the energy of live music—metal shows are her favorite, but she’s happy anywhere the stage lights shine.
SECRETARY
Megan Filsmyer, CPCP
Megan is the owner of Meg & Co. Professional Studios and has over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry as a licensed esthetician, educator, and permanent makeup artist. She is passionate about creating natural-looking enhancements that complement each client’s unique features while providing the highest standard of care. Megan is committed to continuing education, ethical practices, and client safety, and she believes that investing in education is essential to elevating the permanent cosmetics industry. As an SPCP Board Member, she is dedicated to supporting artists through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development while helping advance the organization’s mission of excellence, safety, and integrity in permanent cosmetics.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Marla Nutter, CPCP
https://www.allaboutthebrow.com/
Marla is a SPCP certified & skilled permanent makeup artist. She specializes in brows, and is known for her detail-oriented and artistic approach. With expertise in color theory and advanced techniques, she enhances clients’ natural beauty through expertly crafted results. Marla has helped many achieve ideal brow symmetry and shape, which frames the face and simplifies beauty routines. Her services include permanent eyeliner, lip blushing, SMP, and fine-line tattoos, along with scar camouflage. Recently, she has expanded into education, teaching PMU techniques to aspiring artists and emphasizing the importance of high-quality training. She firmly believes that education is the foundation of success and is passionate about empowering others through high-quality, hands-on training.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Stephanie Wilson, CPCP
Stephanie brings over 25 years' industry experience as a permanent makeup artist & trainer. She completed her PMU fundamentals training in 1999 and later went on to become a Certified Trainer & Assessor. She currently holds CPCP designation and is an SPCP Approved Trainer.
Having owned and managed successful PMU and aesthetics businesses in both Australia and Canada, she has also studied in digital marketing and now couples this skill with her esthetics & permanent makeup background to help other entrepreneurs and small business owners launch their businesses into the online world.
INTERNATIONAL CHAIR
Nahid Farzinzad, CPCP CPTP
Nahid Farzinzad is the founder of Shihan Beauty Clinic and Shihan Academy of Micropigmentation in Avon, Connecticut. With over 30 years of experience in cosmetology, advanced aesthetics, and permanent makeup, she is a Connecticut-licensed Permanent Cosmetic Technician holding CTPT and CPCP designations.
As an SPCP Subject Matter Expert, Nahid is dedicated to advancing education, safety, and professional standards within the permanent cosmetics industry.
She specializes in customized permanent makeup, areola pigmentation, scar camouflage, and corrective procedures. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach, Nahid is committed to delivering natural-looking results while prioritizing client safety and care.
Through Shihan Academy, she shares her extensive knowledge with fellow artists, supporting continued education, ethical practices, and professional excellence.
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Megan Lively, CPCP
Megan Lively entered the permanent makeup industry in 2022 with a passion for enhancing natural beauty and helping clients feel confident in their own skin.
Specializing in permanent makeup, paramedical tattooing, scar camouflage, and microneedling, Megan focuses on creating natural-looking results tailored to each client's individual needs.
Dedicated to continuing education, safety, and professional excellence, she combines artistry, precision, and personalized care to deliver results that enhance confidence and support each client's journey.
BOARD MEMBER
Pat Shibley, CPCP
With over 40 years of experience in the permanent makeup industry, Pat Shibley-Gauthier is a respected educator, international speaker, manufacturer, and industry leader. She is the owner and president of Micro-Pigmentation Centre and Chanco Beauty and has been instrumental in advancing permanent makeup education and pigment development.
An SPCP Trainer member and veteran of the industry, Pat has shared her expertise across North America, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Returning to the SPCP Board of Directors for her second term, she brings decades of experience and a continued commitment to education, innovation, and advancing professional standards.
Young Professionals COMMITTEE
Current Members:
Saville Warren-Penå (Board Member)
Kandi Rourke (Board member)
Sam Jorgenson
@abeautycollectivetx
Sam is the founder of A Beauty Collective in Fort Worth, TX. She specializes in color corrections and is equally passionate about combo brows, powder brows, and lip procedures. Sam is deeply committed to helping new artists grow, guiding them through the “lightbulb moments” that elevate both their skills and the industry as a whole.
With over 14 years in the beauty industry, her guests have played a meaningful role in shaping her journey. She is devoted to creating high-vibe, high-quality experiences that leave every client feeling confident and cared for.
Outside the studio, Sam can be found exploring underrated travel destinations with her husband, discovering the best local foodie spots, embracing a holistic lifestyle, and keeping up with her three hilarious kids who make life wonderfully unpredictable.
Gabriele Council
@makeamarkbygabriele
https://gabrielecouncil.glossgenius.com
Located in the town of Bel-Air in Hartford County, Maryland, Make a Mark by Gabriele offers permanent makeup and restorative tattooing. I am a certified permanent cosmetic tattoo technician who brings diverse training and experience, Having been trained by master instructors in Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. I am a Sauler Select Artist.
Amy Urenda
Amy is a licensed cosmetologist and business owner with over two decades of experience in the beauty industry, having successfully operated her own business since 2003. Her career has been rooted in a commitment to helping clients feel confident and empowered through personalized, high-quality services.
In 2021, Amy expanded her expertise into permanent makeup, where she continues to refine her skills through ongoing, advanced education and training. She is passionate about staying current with industry standards, techniques, and innovations to ensure the highest level of care and results.
With a strong foundation in both artistry and business, Amy brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong dedication to professionalism in everything she does.
Daniel Fenton
Daniel Fenton started life as a programmer and operational consultant for mental health and substance abuse clinics. This required a strong background in data-systems focused on research, treatment, and billing.
After mental health and substance abuse took a heavy hit with indigent funding cuts starting in 2003 that stripped research and treatment over the next 3 years, he made the move to nursing. After graduating with a 3.98 GPA second in his class and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Daniel was blessed to find Cibola General Hospital.
After gaining valuable experience in Med/Srg, ER, and ICU Daniel became a skilled infection preventionist, emergency manager, patient educator, and employee health nurse. He also continues to provide programming services as requested. He began his career as a Nurse practitioner working with Grants Family Health in December of 2018.
His clinic was started in October of 2022.
His side projects include microcontroller programming, mechanics, woodworking, welding, and fabrication.
Kelly Martin, CPCP
https://www.secretglamsociety.com
From childhood sketches to worldwide art exhibitions, Kelly’s life has always been driven by creativity, education, and a passion for art. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Northern Arizona University, she earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Art and Education and a minor in Art History. Her career began in education, teaching art by day while developing her skills as a tattoo artist by night. In 2023, Kelly founded Secret Glam Society in Kingman, Arizona—a luxury studio built on artistry, education, professionalism, and a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for clients and artists alike. Today, she works as a tattoo and permanent cosmetic artist, educator, and business owner, combining her background in fine art and education with her passion for helping others feel confident in their own skin. Kelly is a member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) and serves as the Arizona State Representative for the Alliance of Professional Tattooists.
Are you interested in volunteering with the SPCP and joining the Young Professionals Committee?
Subject Matter Experts (SME)
SPCP members can connect with Subject Matter Experts through the member portal to ask questions and receive trusted answers from experienced industry professionals. Read more about our SME program and the benefits to our SPCP members HERE
Nahid Farzinzad, CPCP, CPTP
With over 30 years in the beauty and aesthetics industry, Nahid is a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup professional specializing in permanent makeup, paramedical tattooing, areola restoration, and scar camouflage. Her work is recognized for its natural results, technical precision, and dedication to ethical, high-standard client care.
Robin Hays, CPCP, CPTP
Robin Hays is an internationally respected permanent makeup and paramedical tattoo specialist with 32 years of PMU experience and 25 years dedicated to areola restoration and scar camouflage, known for her advanced techniques and commitment to professional education.
Daniel Fenton, FNP, CPTP
Daniel brings a truly unique blend of clinical expertise and technical thinking to our community. As a Nurse Practitioner (since 2018) with a background spanning infectious disease, infection control, emergency care (ER/ICU), employee health, and patient safety, his knowledge is deeply rooted in real-world medical practice.outube
Elsa Milani, LC, CPCP, CPTP
https://flawlesspermanentmakeupbyelsa.com/
Elsa is an award-winning permanent makeup and paramedical tattoo artist, international trainer, and SPCP leader, recognized for her expertise in corrective permanent makeup, scar camouflage, and achieving natural, confidence-restoring results.
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