SunShine Story Ballentine is a Student Success Counselor at The College Of DuPage.  She has a BS in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a MA in Counseling and Human Services from Roosevelt University. She received advanced certification in College Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Efficacy, and Domestic Violence Advocacy.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Cosmetologist, a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor, and a Professional Beauty Association Domestic Violence Advocacy Trainer for Salon Professionals.

Ballentine trained with The Association of Image Consultants International at Loyola University in Chicago where she studied wardrobe selection management, design aesthetics, business etiquette, and international protocol.   She also received her certification in Makeup Artistry from the Makeup First School in Chicago, where she studied clinical, beauty, media, and theatrical makeup. She received her Nail Artistry Certification from the Wildflowers Nail Academy.  SunShine completed her aesthetics training at Ms. Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture.  Subsequently, she founded the Solstice Beauty Salon and Day Spa and the Solstice Beauty Academy to share her love of learning and beauty with the world.

She is a member of the American Counselor Association, The Professional Beauty Association, and The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), the largest professional association of corporate and personal image consultants worldwide. SunShine Story Ballentine puts creativity, passion, and principles into her work as a counselor, image consultant,  health, and beauty professional.  She loves what she does; inspiring people to feel good about themselves.