WJA Names New International Board

RAPAPORT... The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has elected JennyLuker, president of Platinum Guild International, as its new international-board president. Sara Yood, senior counsel of the Jewelers VigilanceCommittee, will serve as treasurer, while Rebecca Moskal, a partner at jewelry-marketingfirm Communiqu?(C), will take on the position of corporate secretary. LaurenThompson of Jewelers of America is the association's new vice president ofchapter affairs. "We have a new executive committee and a board reflectingour diverse membership in terms of geography and segment of the industry," saidLuker (pictured). "This gives us a chance to view our mission with fresh eyes. The rangeand depth of experience of our board members, and our strong regional chaptersand affiliates, are our greatest assets." Also serving on the 2018 board are outgoing board presidentBrandee Dallow; Molly Bell, WJA advisory council member; former presidentKendra Bridelle; Jacqueline Cassaway; and Brenda Gamba, president of the WJAFoundation Board. Three US regional directors have been elected toliaise between the international board and each of the WJA chapters: Danielle Ingwer Cohen, Sara Commers and Jen Cullen Williams. Returning board members are: Regina CiarleglioCraig Selimotic DanforthKatie DomineseyPeggy Jo DonahueMonica EliasRebecca FoersterMyriam GumuchianDesiree Hanson Hayley Henning Debbie HissKaty JonesAllison NeumannKristie NicolosiErin O'DonnellMichelle PeranteauMaren RosenBenjamin SmitheeClare UllmanTrina Woldt