Leadership Team
A Team of Experts, Serving Experts.
Relax –we’ve got you! Each member of our Leadership Team is a recognized subject matter expert in their specialized field. And with more than a dozen total team members with expertise ranging from cinematography to social media management, Aesthetic Influencers has the depth necessary to get the job done right.
MARCO EMILIO VALLE
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
For over a decade Marco has served in sales, marketing, and management roles at leading medical aesthetic manufacturers and med spa companies, including Allergan (where he was selected to serve on the Botox® Advisory Board), Galderma, Orange Twist, and It’s A Secret. Blending 20 years of sales and marketing experience with an extensive educational background in both psychology and divinity, Marco delivers an interview style that is engaging and empathetic. His enduring influence on the aesthetic industry includes developing and delivering business, sales, and scientific training for the second largest salesforce in the US; serving on numerous national brand advisory boards including Restylane®; and writing the highly successful brand slogan for Dysport®, now one of the best-selling aesthetic brands in the US. A sought-after executive coach and public speaker, Marco actively consults for multiple global companies and aesthetic practices, and sits on the RealSelf.com Industry Insiders Board where he advises on medical aesthetic trends and innovations.
DEAN XU
CREATIVE DIRECTOR &
SENIOR CINEMATOGRAPHER
Dean is a gifted director, cinematographer and photographer whose passion for great storytelling is expressed in everything he creates. In 2009 he created XuLab Design Studio, a nationally-recognized design studio and media solutions company with over 25 years of combined team experience in brand design, videography, photography, editing, sound, and more. Dean’s distinguished client roster includes American Airlines, Lululemon, Poo-pourri, Toyota, and Verizon.
MADISON CONN
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
With over 8 years of experience in social media marketing, Madie founded Serene Digital Studio in 2020, where she leads digital strategy and design for more than thirty local and national brands. Applying the freshest designs and most relevant analytics, Madie and her team are proven experts in creating and curating gorgeous, highly effective digital marketing.
ELIZABETH DE MORAES
SENIOR ON-CAMERA &
COMMUNICATION COACH
Elizabeth is a best-selling author, actor, dancer, and communication coach with over 20 years of combined real-world experience behind and in front of the camera. She specializes in helping individuals develop a confident, captivating presence on camera, online, and in person. Elizabeth’s clients span the globe and include C-suite executives, professional athletes, and successful entrepreneurs who have learned to communicate in authentic and powerful ways on television, social media, and at corporate events. Elizabeth and her clients have been featured on numerous media outlets and digital platforms including Netflix, NBC, ET, ABC, Business Insider, and The Hollywood Reporter.
SARA SHIKHMAN
SR. LEGAL ADVISOR
A recognized specialist in medical spa law, Sara is an Ivy-League trained corporate attorney and serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. She managed the sales, marketing, and legal teams for two high-growth multi-state medical aesthetic businesses before creating Lengea Law, the healthcare law firm of which she is the Managing Partner.