The Current Board of Directors can be found under the Board of Directors.
Meet Your 2023 Candidates!
ANGELA BURNS - reofferingI would like to start off by thanking the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia and its members for allowing me to be a part of the Board of Directors for the last few years. Serving as a board member has been a great privilege and one that I don’t take lightly. My goal is always to serve the members of the industry and CANS to the best of my ability and with an open mind and heart.
My name is Angela Burns and I have been a member of the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia for the past 25 years. I am a master hairdresser instructor and teach the Cosmetology program at the Nova Scotia Community College @ Pictou Campus. I have been proud to sit on the board representing the members and I ask for your continued confidence and support going forward. Please know that I have the best interest of CANS and its members always in focus. This is an industry that I love and adore and put my whole heart and soul into it to make sure that it is, and remains a respectable, professional, diverse, inclusive association and that all of its members are seen, feel heard, and appreciated. I look forward to working with you all for another three years if you will have me again!
DESIREE COUILLARDDesiree Couillard is a licensed master esthetician with 14 years of experience that brought her from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.Desiree has succeeded in growing her career by attending inter-provincial as well as international education, and receiving guidance from mentors which inspired her to become a mentor to students from the NSCC esthetics program. She has continued her involvement in her industry by volunteering to be a judge for Skills Canada for two years.
Known for her eyebrow transformations and skin care treatments she has built her career here for the past 8 years. With an extreme eye for detail, she provides luxurious and completely personalized services for her clientele. She has a passion for continuing education, sustainability, and creating a routine in her services to guarantee consistency in her work.
Desiree is passionate about the beauty industry and would love to elevate the cosmetology community to increase the professional standards for current and future members.
KHALIEHA CUNNINGHAM“There is no definition of beauty, but when you can see someone's spirit coming through, something unexplainable, that's beautiful to me.” ~ Liv Tyler
Hair & Beauty services and products are necessary components of each individual's daily routine and style. Having an innate passion for customer service, a natural eye for inner and outer beauty, and assistance in these endeavours are the basis of what I seek to offer.
My name is Khalieha Cunningham, a Key Hairstylist/ Hair Department Head within the Film Industry. I have been concentrating on beauty-enhancing services for the past 16 years. As a licensed Hairstylist and Makeup Artist with the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia and a member of IATSE 849, my experience in both the Beauty and Film industry has taught me how to meet and exceed each client/cast's expectations. For me, there is no greater feeling than bringing to life an image of what a client/cast sees for themselves/character and would love for the rest of the world to see.
For the BIPOC community, there have always been overwhelming sentiments that there is not enough representation of black stylists well versed in all hair types but with a focus on textured hair styling present within the Canadian Beauty/Film industry. It is my hope to use my talents and experience to bring change to this shortage. I desire to enhance the beauty of those around me without doing damage to their hair or skin.
MIRY TAVGER MIKHAELOVMy name is Miry Tavger Mikhaelov. I'm Jewish and was born and raised in the former USSR. However, my journey didn't stop there. After graduating from university life took me to Israel, where I met with my husband. After bringing two beautiful boys to this world our little family made the life-altering decision to move to Canada, and we've proudly called it our home ever since.
My educational journey led me to HDC, where I graduated in 2021 with the highest honours and garnered a number of awards. Today, I stand as a Licensed Cosmetologist, a testament to my unwavering dedication to the craft. My commitment to excellence drives me to continually expand my knowledge and hone my skills through advanced courses in clinical aesthetics, a field that holds my true passion. Within the realm of modern cosmetology, I embrace innovative technologies and cutting-edge treatments. My pledge is to utilize only the finest professional products, ensuring the highest quality in my own boutique spa and laser clinic—a sanctuary of beauty and well-being. My aspirations reach even higher; I eagerly anticipate obtaining my Master Aesthetician license and the possibility of becoming an educator for the beginners in future.
I am eager to volunteer my time and efforts for the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia, recognizing its vital and invaluable work. With profound dedication, I hope to be granted the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and safety of Nova Scotia Cosmetology.
Your consideration of my candidacy is greatly appreciated.
PAT TWAST - reofferingPat resides in Newtown NS, where she instructed hairdressing for over 30 years at the Nova Scotia Community College, in Port Hawkesbury. Most recently Pat taught from Jan 2023 until April 2023 at NSCC Pictou campus.
Pat has traveled to Ottawa to work with many other hairstylists from across Canada helping to build the new Hairstylist Red Seal test and she spent the last 4 years overseeing apprentices and instructing the first-ever Apprenticeship Hairdressing pilot project with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia and has just completed the second pilot.
Pat is always volunteering her time for the industry, currently, she sits on the Cosmetology Association Nova Scotia, Board of Directors and is the current Board Chair, also known as President.