Faculty

I'm a licensed Nail Technician with 9 years of hands-on experience and 17 years in the beauty industry. My journey has been fueled by a deep passion for creativity, education, and empowering others. Since 2020, I've had the incredible opportunity to mentor aspiring Nail Technicians as an instructor, and it's truly become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I'm beyond excited to bring my experience, energy, and love for this industry to the amazing team at Millennium Beauty Institute!

Hello to all, I am ReTanza Burke. I am pleased to introduce myself as a valuable and passionate person that has joined the Millennium Beauty Institute family as your new Cosmetology Instructor. I have been a part of the beauty industry since 1993. I I am a graduate of Empire Beauty School and I have a vision that has allowed me to embark on the wonderful world of Master Cosmetology that include all faucets of hair, skin, and nails. Throughout my journey, I’ve been an educator, salon owner, and senior stylist at many salons. I look forward to being a dynamic asset to students’ educational milestones in Master Cosmetology that will enable me to help evolve educated, professional and prosperous Master Cosmetologists from Millennium Beauty Institute. It is my duty to focus on creating a fun, creative and precise learning environment for eager students in the Cosmetology industry. I look forward to meeting you’ll and assisting in the creativity of dynamic Cosmetologists, while helping you’ll grow and thrive for purpose and the path to success.

Jessie Julien Espinoza is the Co-Founder of Millennium Beauty Institute and the lead instructor for the Master Makeup Artistry program. A licensed makeup artist with a passion for editorial, bridal, and special-effects work, Jessie has built her career on artistry, precision, and professionalism, and she brings that same standard to every student she teaches. At MBI, Jessie leads students through the full Master Makeup Artistry curriculum, from foundational application and color theory to advanced techniques in airbrush, photography-ready makeup, and areola restoration tattooing. Her teaching philosophy centers on real-world readiness. Graduates leave her program with the technical skills, the business confidence, and the portfolio they need to step directly into salon, freelance, film, or medspa work. She co-founded MBI alongside her sister, Jessica Julien Idris, with the goal of building a school that takes student outcomes as seriously as student creativity.

I'm Jessica, co-founder of Millennium Beauty Institute. I grew up watching my Haitian immigrant parents build a beauty supply store and salon from the ground up in Massachusetts. That's where my love for this industry started. School wasn't always easy for me. After high school, I joined the military, served four years, and found the discipline and confidence I needed to bet on myself. After years in the corporate world, I made my move: I partnered with my husband, my twin sister, and her husband to open a beauty school. But I didn't just open one. I enrolled in one first. I wanted to experience what our students experience, from the classroom to the state board exam. I graduated, got licensed, and led our school through the accreditation process myself. I know what it's like to not have a clear path and to need support to get started. That's exactly why we built MBI with financial aid options, so your dream doesn't have to wait on your bank account. If you're ready to bet on yourself, we're ready to invest in you.

Synaih Espinoza is the Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator at Millennium Beauty Institute, and she is often the first person prospective students meet when they begin their journey toward a beauty career. Her role is to guide future students through every step of the enrollment process, from initial questions about programs and tuition to walking families through the FAFSA application and explaining VA benefits, scholarships, and payment options. Synaih believes that financial aid should never be the reason a student gives up on their dream. She takes the time to understand each student's situation, answers questions honestly, and breaks down the numbers so families know exactly what to expect. Her goal is simple: make sure every student who is meant to be at MBI has a clear, supported path to enrollment. If you have questions about applying, financial aid, or program costs, Synaih is the person to ask.