Meet the Winners of the Fall 2022 Sage Michaela Lucas "Timing is Everything" Scholarship

This Beauty Changes Lives scholarship is generously funded by

Circadia By Dr Pugliese is a pioneer in the science of chronobiology and skincare.

“Timing is everything in skincare and early access to quality education can set students up for lifetime success. As a company committed to equality in education, Circadia has a responsibility to nurture and support under-represented esthetic students while helping the industry build a more diverse cohort of professionals.”

-Michael Q. Pugliese

CEO Circadia

Jalyn Buster

Jalyn is a student at Houston Community College in Houston, TX

Once licensed, I plan “to open my own cosmetic lab where BIPOC estheticians can develop their own skin care lines. Opening the door for BIPOC women would mean the world to me as this is typically a field that is underrepresented.”

Learn more about Jalyn by watching her winning video submission HERE.

Taylor Haywood

Taylor is a student at L’Esprit Academy  in Royal Oaks, MI

“November 13th of this year, something very traumatic happened that almost cost me this video. I lost my father; and it wasn’t his time, but I am still resilient. I was able to make this video because of my journey.”

Learn more about Taylor by watching her winning video submission HERE.

Whitley-Mary Deumaga

Whitley-Mary is a student at The Salon Professional Academy  in Washington, DC

“A person in the beauty industry that I know personally that motivates me is my manager Jack and my cast members at Sephora. I appreciate them very much as they are always rooting for me to push forward when it comes to my goals and dreams.”

Learn more about Whitley-Mary by watching her winning video submission HERE.