Meet Our Team
“At Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, we have spent decades preparing students for careers in skincare and beauty—right in the heart of Manhattan.
As pioneers in esthetics education, our focus has always been on delivering practical, immersive training aligned with real industry expectations. In a field where hands-on experience matters most, our students build their skills through clinical practice, advanced techniques, and real client interactions.
Guided by experienced instructors, our graduates leave with the confidence, technical skills, and industry readiness needed to succeed.
At Atelier Esthetique, we don’t just educate—we prepare students to build careers they’re passionate about.”
– Michael Bottrill, President & CEO, Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
Michael Bottrill
President and CEO
Mr. Bottrill brings more than 30 years of experience in operational and financial management, including over 14 years dedicated to higher education institutions across the United States. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University, graduating with a double major in Finance and Accounting, and has continued his executive education through leadership and business programs at Yale University, University of Roehampton, and INSEAD. His advanced studies include certificates in Advanced Management & Leadership, Business Administration, Dynamic Global Leadership, and Executive Leadership Development. He has developed extensive expertise in postsecondary education and campus leadership.
In 2017 and 2018, Mr. Bottrill served as the national representative for Private For-Profit Institutions as a Primary Negotiator with the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, he worked alongside federal stakeholders to help rewrite regulations to strengthen and protect the student experience.
As Campus President, Mr. Bottrill is committed to ensuring students receive the education, training, and support they need to achieve their professional goals and succeed in their chosen careers.
Ellen Hamilton
Vice President of Enrollment
Ellen Hamilton serves as Vice President of Enrollment at Atelier Institute of Esthetics and Swedish Institute College of Health and Sciences, where she leads initiatives to create student-centered enrollment experiences, strengthen retention, and drive institutional growth through innovation and collaboration.
With over 25 years of higher education experience, Ellen is known for her energetic, people-focused leadership style and has built high-performing teams by using data-informed strategies to improve enrollment outcomes in both campus-based and online education environments. She is passionate about helping students access educational opportunities while fostering a culture of collaborative, student-focused recruitment.
Dr. Kenneth Feldman
Director of Education
Dr. Kenneth J. Feldman, Ed.D., Ph.D., FACHE serves as Director of Education at Atelier Institute of Esthetics and Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, where he provides strategic leadership across academic programs, curriculum development, faculty development, and student services. His career spans senior leadership roles at Ross University School of Medicine, St. George’s University School of Medicine, SUNY Empire State College, and NYC Health + Hospitals — institutions where he consistently produced measurable outcomes in student success, faculty performance, and academic program quality. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Lean Six Sigma practitioner, Dr. Feldman holds doctoral degrees from Northcentral University (Ed.D.) and LaSalle University (Ph.D.) and is the author of seven books on leadership and education.
Regina Manning
Admission Director
Ms. Manning is a licensed esthetician, beauty blogger, and skin enthusiast. After working as a journalist for nearly 15 years, she became a graduate of the Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, where she combines her love of fashion and beauty into a career focused on introducing others to the esthetics profession.
As the school’s Enrollment Director, she gets to know each student and stays with them from the day they enroll until they graduate and enter the professional world of beauty and esthetics.