Alumni Association
The Gemological Institute of America
The Gemological Institute of America
Come share your talents with the fastest growing GIA chapter. If you are a gemologist, retailer, appraiser, goldsmith, manufacturer, lapadarist, wholesaler or sales professional, the GIA Orange County Alumni Chapter is for you.
Rose McKenna, Manager
GIA Alumni Association - Institute Advancement
Rose was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and attended Andover Junior College.
Since she arrived at GIA in 1998, Rose has developed close relationships with many of the students on campus and followed their career path when they leave GIA. Working with Chapter volunteers around the world is also a very big part of her passion to help others to succeed.
“My earliest memory of wanting to get into the working world was about seven years old. I fashioned a multi-line telephone from a chunk of Styrofoam. I couldn’t wait to get out of school and begin working. I thoroughly enjoy the interaction and dynamics of meeting many people and helping others to succeed.”
Since she arrived at GIA in 1998, Rose has developed close relationships with many of the students on campus and followed their career path when they leave GIA. Working with Chapter volunteers around the world is also a very big part of her passion to help others to succeed.
“My earliest memory of wanting to get into the working world was about seven years old. I fashioned a multi-line telephone from a chunk of Styrofoam. I couldn’t wait to get out of school and begin working. I thoroughly enjoy the interaction and dynamics of meeting many people and helping others to succeed.”
•Earn Carat Points.
•Receive recognition in the Alumni Circle of Achievement.
•Expand your public image and develop a personal presence in the local and global community.
•Network with industry peers and stay connected to the latest developments and technologies.
The GIA Alumni brings gem and jewelry industry leaders and students interested in professional growth and advancement together.
The Alumni can help to develop and maintain lifelong personal and professional relationships between industry colleagues.
Membership in the Orange County Alumni Chapter is $50.00. You must have a GIA diploma or certificate. Please email RFitzgerald@giaoc.org for more information or call Ruth Fitzgerald at 949-495-7800.