Welcome to the New York Tri-State Chapter Website!
Chapter Profile
The history of the International Association can find its roots right here in the City of New York. In the 1980s Jennifer Parkinson had the idea to merge the East Coast based National Association of Image Consultants and the Association of Image Consultants, which was then based on the West Coast, into one Association to later be called the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). Jennifer's idea was realized in 1989 when Alyce Parsons and Jennifer became Co-Chairs of the two newly merged Associations trying to find their identity as a single entity. The AICI New York Chapter was born out of that fruitful merger and continues the tradition of crossing land and water to create a cohesive group that works for professional
advancement.
New York has always been considered the 'Great Melting Pot' and, as one of the largest AICI Chapters, it means we welcome members from far and wide. Currently our membership base includes members from across the globe--England, China, West Indies, Israel, Japan, Korea, Germany, Peru--and across the country--North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Connecticut. Our membership's approach to image consulting is as diverse as the membership itself. Our specialties run the gamut from style, color and wardrobe consultants, media trainers in verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, career coaches, professional organizers, to teachers, authors, personal shoppers, cosmetic and skin care specialists, hair stylists, clothing and accessory designers, product developers and etiquette and protocol experts.
The New York Tri-State Chapter is also very proud of its philanthropic partnership with Gilda's Club of New York City. The chapter supports Gilda's Club by holding image related events for their members at the clubhouse, walking with the Gilda's Club team at the Revlon Run Walk for Women as well as making donations to their cause. This relationship rewards both Gilda's Club and the chapter as we are all so proud to support them.
Hello Members!
I’m really excited and honored to serve as the New York Tri-State Chapter President and I hope to meet, speak or email with each of our incredibly valued members. Without your continued support, we would not be where we are today so thank you for your membership and participation in such a dynamic and growing chapter.
”Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
- John F. Kennedy
This is one of my favorite quotes and completely applicable in my new position. Any good leader cannot purport to know all things and as your new President, I hope to learn from all of our members in how we as a chapter can leverage the successes to date but create a new path with a new perspective.
I want to know what you think we should be focusing on to help you be more successful not only in your business but in this industry. Do you have an idea, feedback or suggestions for the board? We want to hear from you! Send me an email and I will bring it to the board and discuss it.
For my term, I plan to focus on 3 areas: growing and retaining membership, raising the profile of our chapter through increased pr and marketing efforts and finally, maintaining and attracting industry talent. The value we bring to individuals and corporations through the services and products we offer are key components to surviving and thriving in today’s economic climate and this message should be communicated effectively to industries outside of our current audience.
We have an exciting year planned and I sincerely look forward to meeting you. I am always available. Please feel free to contact me either by phone 917-704-4072 or email jmp@jmpstyle.com
Jacqueline M. Peros
President, AICI New York Tri-State Chapter
