Alyssa Neill-Colligan

Alyssa Neill-Colligan, Shore Beauty School, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Alyssa has found that art and beauty can be therapeutic. “I have found that art, and makeup in particular, is a positive outlet for dealing with trauma and helps soothe and calm me,” she stated in her application. “Seeing someone’s eyes light up and the confidence that radiates off of them is what completes me and makes me feel proud of my work.