Maria Paonessa

Maria Paonessa is an experienced professional in the beauty and cosmetology industry, currently serving as an Ambassador for the Professional Beauty Association since April 2013. Maria is the Owner of Believe It Or Not Building LLC and has held ownership and management roles at Compagnia della Bellezza Hairdressers and Compagnia della Bellezza since 1988, where responsibilities include directing salon operations, staff management, product control, and event coordination. Prior experience includes a position in encoding services at United Airlines and training salon staff at Saks Fifth Avenue. Maria's educational background includes studies at Triton College and the American College of Cosmetology/Pivot Point, complemented by an early education at St. Catherine of Siena High School.