GSI Proudly Announces Sponsorship to The All-New Student Memberships to WJA
New York — The Women’s Jewelry Association has announced that it now will offer free first-year memberships to
students in 2018.
The endeavor is being funded by Gemological Science International, an independent organization that provides
gemstone identification and grading services, conducts research and facilitates educational programs for the
diamond, gemstone and jewelry trades.
Students who wish to take advantage of the free first-year membership must be able to provide proof of enrollment,
such as a current student ID card or a bill. They must be enrolled in a jewelry- or gemstone-related education
program and cannot already be a member of the WJA.
Students should contact WJA Membership Coordinator Rachel Jurisz at rachel@womensjewelryassociation.com to obtain a promotional code that will allow them to register for the free first-year membership on WJA’s website.
Debbie Azar, president and co-founder of Gemological Science International, said, “GSI is proud to be the first-ever
sponsor of all-new student memberships to WJA. It is so important that as an industry, we encourage and cultivate
the future leaders of our industry, and it’s a pleasure for GSI to be able to do so in this way.”
About the author
Debbie Azar is an experienced executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries. Her entrepreneurial skills and clarity of vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide.
She began her industry career by starting her own successful costume jewelry business. She then expanded her knowledge of the industry with sales, marketing and business development roles at several companies. In 2005, she joined Mark Gershburg to establish GSI. Ms. Azar is an active member of myriad industry organizations and charities; she currently serves as a Board Member of Jewelers for Children. She is also a Forbes Business Council member.
Her strengths include working directly with retail chains and stores to help build their business and brands. She is widely known in the industry for her commitment to meeting customer needs.
