Alisha Merlo

Alisha Rose Merlo has dedicated over 20 years of her professional life to the medical aesthetic space. Her true passions lie in helping practices deliver next-level patient experiences, optimizing operational efficiencies, and boosting treatment and product sales. Working for leading organizations such as Obagi Medical Products and Medicis Aesthetics, where she spent 10 years of her career, she has been an award-winning sales professional and well-respected practice consultant. Alisha is often asked to share her expertise on podium at medical conferences and has been a contributing author in publications such as MedEsthetics Magazine, Modern Aesthetics, The Dermatologist, Executive Decisions in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Practice, and Ask Us Beauty Magazine. She has been featured in publications such as SDVoyager and Canvas Rebel.

Alisha is currently the Executive Director of Professional Relations for Colorescience® where she contributes to sales, marketing, training, business development, clinical studies, and key opinion leader and society relationships. She considers her role the perfect blend of her experience and what fills her professional tank.

Alisha has a heart for community service and this passion has led her to contribute her time and talents to efforts to end human trafficking and support survivors. She is the Chair of the North County San Diego Stop Traffic Walk and the Associate Director for the Coastline Dream Center Human Trafficking Prevention and Restoration program and a founding task force member for the ASLMS New Beginnings Branding Tattoo Removal Program.

Alisha and her husband call beautiful San Diego home. She thrives on being outside and enjoys time at the beach, hiking, or taking walks with her two grandchildren (with the best SPF protection of course).