Olga Zabelinskaya
Olga Zabelinskaya is a globally respected Master Groomer, judge, and educator whose influence spans competition, education, and product innovation. A Nationally and Internationally Certified Master Groomer, Olga has earned multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer titles, along with two Winners Circle Champion distinctions. She is a former GroomTeam USA member (2008–2014) and a two-time Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year award recipient. Olga is the owner of Elite Pet Spa & Boutique in New Jersey, a Cardinal Achievement Award–winning salon, and her professional work includes styling dogs for Westminster and National Dog Shows as well as high-profile clients. An American, European, and International All-Breed Judge, Olga is also the creator of Modern Styles Around the World educational publications and DVDs, the founder of Zolitta grooming tools, and an accomplished AKC exhibitor of Toy Poodles under the Kalinka kennel name, continuing to educate and inspire groomers worldwide.
Irina Pinkusevich
Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich is a world-renowned competitive groomer, judge, and educator whose career spans the highest levels of international grooming. A former GroomTeam USA member (2008–2013), she represented the United States at multiple World Championships, helping secure two Gold medals and one Silver. Pina’s accolades include multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer wins, the Lynne Carver Award (two-time recipient), the Liz Paul Memorial Award, Winner’s Circle Jackpot Champion, and the World Dog Show World Champion Award. She is a National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) and NDGAA Certifier, as well as a respected national and international judge. Recognized for her leadership in education, Pina has received the Cardinal Crystal Judge of the Year Award and the Barkleigh Honors Up & Coming Speaker of the Year Award. She is also the Education Director and Co-Owner of GroomHaus, a highly respected online education platform serving groomers worldwide, and continues to teach globally through seminars, conferences, and webinars while remaining deeply committed to advancing the grooming industry.
Allison Alexander
Allison Alexander is one of the most accomplished and influential figures in Canadian and international dog sports, bringing decades of elite-level experience as a handler, judge, and educator. A professional handler since 1987, Allison has earned over 750 All-Breed Best in Show wins at the world’s most prestigious events, including Crufts, the World Dog Show, Westminster Kennel Club, and the AKC Invitational, and is internationally recognized for her expertise with Poodles, a breed she has specialized in for more than 30 years. She has served as President of the Canadian Professional Dog Handlers Association and Vice President of the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation, and is a respected contributor to global dog publications. In 2017, Allison founded Leading Edge Dog Show Academy, the world’s first online education platform dedicated to handling, grooming, and presentation, where she continues to mentor students worldwide. As a judge and educator, Allison offers unparalleled insight into structure, movement, grooming, and presentation at the highest levels of competition.
Nari Lim
Nari Lim is an internationally acclaimed groomer, judge, and educator recognized for her precision, artistry, and modern grooming techniques. She serves as Vice Director of Ilsan Dog Grooming Academy, is a KKF Master Trimmer, and a key member of the ARTERO Korea Styling Team. Specializing in Poodle trims, Asian Fusion styling, and expert hand scissoring, Nari has earned top honors at major international competitions, including Grand Prize at the KKF 95th Grooming Competition, 1st Place in Scissoring and Best of Breed Trend at HYPONIC IGC 2023, Grand Prize at the RIKEI Pet Art Festival, and 1st Place in the Toy & Miniature Poodle Open Class at GROOMANIA Belgium 2024. As both a respected judge and educator, Nari brings global perspective, trend-forward styling, and championship-level expertise to groomers worldwide.
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