The Team
Who We Are
Jennifer Wittkopp
Founder & CEO
Jennifer Wittkopp is a well esteemed industry professional with over 18 years of experience in the Beauty Industry. She began her career in Germany after graduating from Pure Idea Makeup Artist Academy with a certification in Facial contouring and all aspects of Makeup application. After coming to the U.S., she obtained her Cosmetology license and worked in several successful Salons & Spas. She has been a licensed Instructor since 2011 and was the Head Instructor for Esthetics at CTBC. As the Owner of Bell County's Medspa The Pout Medical Aesthetics, Jennifer is extremely passionate about anything skin related. She is known for defying aging, and her meticulous attention to detail. The healthy glowing, radiant skin she delivers is the real deal.
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She has trained some of the Industry's most leading successful professionals. Jennifer's biggest satisfaction is helping and seeing others succeed. She believes Knowledge is power and loves sharing her expertise.
Krista Snyder
Director Of Operations & Founder
Krista Greene comes to us with a background as an owner of a Weight-loss Clinic here in Texas. Throughout the years however she has both taught clinical classes in a vocational setting and worked in Career Services for several Colleges. With almost ten years of experience, she has earned her certifications in nutrition and dietetics, instructing and career facilitating.
She has been a longstanding successful Weight-loss Clinc Owner for 6 years and continues to bring innovative technologies, and procedures with her dedicated passion and knowledge.
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Krista brings to Haut Institute many innovative ideas to get our student's prepared not just the future employees of the work field but for potential future business owners as well.
Fernanda Pescador
Lead Instructor
Fernanda Pescador has been a licensed esthetician for over a year and a half. She has always been intrigued with the beauty industry. Her career started at Paul Mitchell The School in Austin, where she excelled in her studies. After graduating she started working for a waxing chain where she received advanced knowledge led her to specialize in waxing. Shortly after she obtained her own suite where she specializes in waxing and facial treatments.
As she grew her career, she realized that she also had a passion for teaching and sharing her knowledge to others. In addition to being Lead Instructor at Haut Institute, she also became a Medical Aesthetician at
Skin Deep in Harker Heights.
Fernanda has loved her time at Haut Institute and is thrilled to see what the future holds for her.
When she is not working at her suite, Haut Institute or Skin Deep you can find her out shopping, hiking, cycling, trying out new food spots and spending time with her golden retriever Chase and her husband.
Veronika Hitzfeld
Esthetics Instructor
Veronika Hitzfeld has been an esthetician for 3 years. She attended Avenue Five in Austin, Texas. She is very passionate about informing her clients and students about their skin, educating them about their daily skin care routines, and the way that certain ingredients interact with their particular skin type.
Now, Veronika is excited to keep sharing her knowledge with her students. She is dedicated to education and support to make their skincare dreams come true. Veronika is particularly excited about Holistic Therapy as well as Medical Aesthetics. She is certified in Intimate Bleaching and Hydrafacials.
When Veronika is not instructing at Haut, she is spending time with her family at sports events with all four of kids. She loves to volunteer in the community by helping host events and spread the love of skincare.
Llavya Todd
Esthetics Instructor
Llavya Todd is passionate about helping people feel their best and reach their skincare goals. Since graduating from Paul Mitchell the School in Austin Llavya has enjoyed working in both Medical and Spa settings. Llavya specializes in waxing, sugaring and Hydrafacial.
Currently, Llavya is a self employed Licensed Esthetician Therapist as well as Licensed Esthetician Instructor at the Haut Institute.
Llavya is humbled and honored to have the opportunity to teach others what she is passionate about and believes in!
She loves to help other future professionals learn their craft and gain confidence in their skills.
During Llavya's free time, she loves to spend time with her daughter, attend art galleries and jazz nights. She enjoys weight lifting and hiking.
Fabiola Ortega
Lash Instructor
Fabiola Ortega is a former Haut graduate. She has been licensed for one year.
Her passion for the lash industry motivated her to become an instructor. She hopes to ignite and to inspire her students.
Currently Fabiola has her own lash studio where she offers a variety of lash extensions. She is a certified spray tan and tooth gem technician. Her love for the beauty industry has led her to take on the Esthetician Course at Haut Institute.
In Fabiola's free time, she loves to spend time with her husband and kids. She loves to be outdoors and go to the movies.
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