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Past, Present, future: Meet Mary Tabacchi Scholarship Winners New and Old THE ISPA FOUNDATION MARY TABACCHI SCHOLARSHIP, CREATED IN 2006, is awarded annually to up-and-comers studying spa at the collegiate level. Since its inception, the Scholarship has helped fund the education of more than 15 students by Jamison stoike pursuing a career in spa. Past recipients have become spa directors and spa managers, and have worked throughout the broader wellness industry. aPPly for next year’s scholarshiP Are you or someone you know interested in applying for next year’s ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship? Applications for the 2020 Scholarship open in February, and will be followed with an interview process before the selection of the winner. You can learn more about the Scholarship at experienceispa.com/about/ispa-foundation. 2018's winner, Christine Mbaye Muchemu, with ISPA Foundation Chairman Frank Pitsikalis and Mary Tabacchi. 32 PULSE ■ aUgUSt 2019