Our VISION
Corella & Co is a creative development academy dedicated to preparing the next generation of career-ready creative professionals. While rooted in model development, our curriculum extends far beyond the runway, combining industry education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, leadership training, communication, and real-world experiences that prepare students for lasting success.
Corella & Co exists to ensure that aspiring creatives, regardless of background or financial circumstance, have access to professional education, mentorship, and career opportunities that equip them for long-term success. We believe talent should never be limited by access, and we are committed to creating meaningful pathways into the fashion and creative industries.
Through a structured, curriculum-based approach, students develop technical skills alongside confidence, professionalism, leadership, and business knowledge. They gain hands-on experience, build meaningful industry connections, and learn how to create opportunities that extend well beyond modeling.
By investing in the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders, every student we empower strengthens Arizona’s creative economy and contributes to a more vibrant, inclusive future.
More than modeling. More than development. It’s a mission.
Meet the Founders
JoEcelynn Soto
Joecelynn Soto is the Founder of Corella & Co., a creative education company she launched in 2020 with a vision to educate and develop the next generation of creatives.
Her journey began in high school, where she started a modeling club to help fellow students build confidence and self-esteem through the art of modeling. What started as a passion project became the foundation for everything she would go on to create.
At just 19 years old, Joecelynn began directing pageants while launching Corella & Co., becoming a young entrepreneur committed to creating opportunities for aspiring creatives. Modeling transformed her life, teaching her confidence, communication, professionalism, and leadership long before it became her career.
Today, as an educator, creative director, producer, and photographer, she leads Corella & Co. with a mission to develop the next generation of creatives through mentorship, industry education, and real-world experience.
“Modeling gave me confidence, but education gave me direction. Corella & Co. exists to give students both.”
Gia neri
Gia Neri is the Co-Founder of Corella&Co Model Academy, where she leads the development of the academy’s curriculum and educational programming. With a background in business development, operations, and production, she has dedicated her career to building programs that empower aspiring models with the knowledge, professionalism, and confidence to succeed in today’s industry.
As a former signed model, Gia brings firsthand industry experience into every aspect of the academy’s training. She understands that lasting success requires far more than posing or walking a runway. Under her leadership, Corella&Co has developed a comprehensive, curriculum-based program that combines technical modeling skills with communication, personal branding, business etiquette, leadership, wellness, and professional development.
Gia is passionate about creating an educational experience that develops well-rounded professionals prepared for opportunities in fashion, commercial, editorial, and entertainment. Through intentional mentorship and structured training, she is committed to helping every student discover their potential, build confidence from within, and establish the foundation for a successful and sustainable career.
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