Alumna Spotlight: Sarah Kugelman ’89

Published on July 29, 2025

CBS is proud to celebrate Sarah Kugelman ’89, a trailblazing beauty and wellness entrepreneur whose work has helped shape the industry for more than two decades. As the founder of skyn ICELAND, Sarah built a brand that blends innovation, clean ingredients, and a mission-driven approach to self-care.

In a recent interview with CanvasRebel, Sarah shares candid insights about the realities of building a brand, the importance of surrounding oneself with a strong team, and how passion and purpose have guided her journey.

The School was pleased to welcome Sarah back to campus in April for Admitted Students Day, where she joined the president of the CBS Beauty Club for a lively fireside chat.

Congratulations to Sarah on her continued success and impact!

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Register for two hands-on workshops this month with CBS Professor Hongseok Namkoong.  Workshop for AI Agents in Market Research Friday, August 15, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. ETKravis 640, Columbia Business SchoolThis hands-on workshop on Friday, August 15, is designed for professionals who rely on market research to drive decisions—strategy teams, consultants, investors, product managers, and founders. Part