FaCULTY
glenn koach | Chief Executive Officer / Owner
Glenn Koach is in charge of the business and strategic aspects of KC Beauty Academy. He oversees the finance and accounting functions as well as the regulatory requirements. He is deeply involved in executing the growth of the schools programs and expansion plans. He began his career as Senior Tax Specialist for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and was a CPA. Mr. Koach holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a major in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Yuko T. Koach | Artistic Director
As Founder & Artistic Director of KC Beauty Academy, as well as an accomplished hairstylist in the film and entertainment industry, her unique wealth of knowledge and experience can help guide our students’ careers and provide them with an insider’s perspective of the entertainment business. Yuko has worked in the film and entertainment industry in both Japan and Hollywood. She first began her career in Japan but quickly rose to the top of her profession in Hollywood as a hairstylist, working in films and TV shows such as Michael Jackson’s “This is It,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Hunger Games” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” For three consecutive years, she had Emmy nominations for Outstanding Hair Stylist.
Jenny Duenas | School Director
Jenny Duenas has been a licensed cosmetologist for more than 15 years and has been in the education industry since 2007. Ms. Duenas has been a lead instructor and supervisor for both private and public institutions. After many years of teaching, she grew into management and has been a school director for over 7 years for both large and small campuses. She is invested in her students' successes and is always striving to create a motivational learning environment for the students at KC Beauty Academy.
Rino Koach | School manager
Rino Koach started as a human resource operational manager for a large retail brand as well as a salon manager at her family's professional salon, KC Stylist Studio before joining the team at KC Beauty Academy as its School Manager. She has grown up in the beauty industry and is proud to continue the family business. She is responsible for overseeing admissions, student services, and various administrative tasks.
jezabel velazquez | financial aid officer
Before joining KC Beauty Academy, Jezabel Velazquez has worked in the financial aid department for the past 15 years. She is committed to helping students meet their career goals.
"My vision for the future is to see each individual student as a successful licensed professional."