Alisha Rose Merlo
About Alisha Rose Merlo
Alisha Rose Merlo is the Colorescience Know Better Skin Pro Community Director, with extensive experience in professional relations and marketing within the aesthetic medical field. She has held various leadership roles at notable companies, including Colorescience, Obalon Therapeutics, and ALPHAEON Corporation, and is an active speaker at industry conferences.
Current Role at Colorescience
Alisha Rose Merlo serves as the Colorescience Know Better Skin Pro Community Director since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community engagement and professional relations within the aesthetic medical field. Additionally, she holds the position of Executive Director, Professional Relations at Colorescience, a role she has maintained since 2021. Her current responsibilities include overseeing professional partnerships and initiatives that align with the company's mission.
Previous Experience in Aesthetic Marketing
Alisha has extensive experience in the aesthetic medical industry. She worked at Obalon Therapeutics as Senior Marketing Director, Practice and Professional from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she was Senior Marketing Director at ALPHAEON Corporation from 2013 to 2016. Her career also includes a significant tenure at Medicis, where she held the roles of Senior Professional Relations Manager from 2010 to 2013 and Executive Sales Specialist from 2003 to 2010. Additionally, she worked at Obagi Medical Products as Senior Sales Specialist from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Academic Background
Alisha Rose Merlo studied at SUNY New Paltz, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from 1987 to 1991. This educational background has contributed to her effective communication skills and professional relationships within the aesthetic medical community.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Alisha has established a strong presence in the aesthetic medical community through numerous speaking engagements. She has spoken at prestigious conferences, including the Global Aesthetic Conference in 2023 and the Multi-Specialty Aesthetic Conference in 2022 and 2023. Additionally, she presented a poster at the International Society of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Nursing (ISPAN) in 2018. Alisha has also contributed articles to industry publications such as Plastic Surgery Practice, ADAM, MedEsthetics, and The Dermatologist.
Professional Development and Networking
From 2016 to 2019, Alisha participated in webinars for the Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers, focusing on professional development and networking within the industry. Her involvement in these webinars reflects her commitment to staying informed about industry trends and best practices.