Speaking Topics

• Preventing Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
  Understanding risk factors and protocols that reduce complications in aesthetic treatments.
• Clinical Considerations When Treating Skin of Color
  Why melanin-rich skin requires specific treatment strategies across common aesthetic procedures.
• Advancing Skin Health Equity in Aesthetics
  The role of education and professional standards in improving outcomes for diverse populations.

About JoElle

JoElle Lee is an esthetician, educator, and founder of the Skin of Color Global Institute, an educational platform dedicated to advancing the professional global standard for treating melanin-rich skin in clinical and spa environments.

With nearly three decades of experience in esthetics, JoElle has devoted her career to helping professionals understand the clinical considerations required when treating diverse skin tones. Her work focuses on preventing complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation while improving treatment outcomes for patients with skin of color.

Throughout her career, JoElle has worked with a wide range of clients and professionals, including serving as the esthetician to former First Lady Michelle Obama. Her expertise in treating melanin-rich skin has made her a respected educator for estheticians, dermatology teams, and medical aesthetic professionals seeking to safely care for diverse skin tones.

Today, through the Skin of Color Global Institute, JoElle continues to educate professionals globally through advanced training programs, industry education, and speaking engagements focused on improving safety and outcomes for melanin-rich skin.