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Meeting new people and forming meaningful business relationships is the hallmark of the Women's Jewelry Association and its worldwide network of members.  

Los Angeles



Welcome to WJA Los Angeles' chapter page!  We are a diverse community of jewelry professionals representing the many facets of our industry. Our chapter members hail from across Los Angeles County and Orange County, and are committed to helping women and men in the jewelry and watch industries develop personally and professionally through networking, education, and mentoring events.

The Los Angeles chapter hosts events throughout the year, encouraging networking, business development, and camaraderie.

If you are looking to meet new jewelry friends, make invaluable business connections, stay in-the-know with our industry, or get more details about what a WJA membership can bring to you, contact us today!
 
We look forward to connecting with you soon!


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MEET THE 2025 LOS ANGELES BOARD:

Co-President:  Sarah Butler (2024-2025)
Co-President:  Cheryl Freund of ceejayeff jewelry (2025-2026)
President Elect:  
Carter Grickis of Carter Eve Jewelry

Treasurer:  Mayumi Ishii of Chrysmela

Membership Chair:  Amy Oroshnik of Amy Leta Jewelry

Programming Chair:  Sarah Senzer of Messika

Communications Chair:  Vivian Au Fang of Vi Ling Designs

Partnerships Chair:  Vinita Haldia of Dignity Jewels
Diversity & Inclusion Chair:  OPEN
 

Committee Roster 2025:

Membership: 

  • Tracey Shindler
  • Peter Harts

Programming:

  • Kim Hoyt of Haus of Hoyt
  • Amy Oroshnik of Amy Leta Jewelry
  • Daniela Martinez of Dani's Vintage Treasure
  • Adrianne Briana Hodge
  • Yolette Hodge
  • Advisor: Tanya Parikh

Communications:

  • Chalena Cadenas of Chained By Cadenas
  • Rylee Kanz
 

Partnerships:

  • Lauren McCawley of Carbon West
  • Miriam Mimo Kamau Caplan
 
Scholarships & Grants:  
  • OPEN
     

 



OUR SHINING STARS:

2024 Shining Star:   Amy Oroshnik of Amy Leta Jewelry
2023 Shining Star:  Soojin Kim of Suu Atelier

2022 Shining Star:  Jen Cullen Williams of Jen Cullen Williams Communications

2021 Shining Star:  Radhika Gandhi of Zayn Jewels

2020 Shining Star:  Lauren McCawley of Carbon West

2019 Shining Star:  Tanya Parikh of Janvier LA

2018 Shining Star:  Lena Agdere of Lord Jewelry
2017 Shining Star:  Sheila Siu of Trumpet & Horn
2016 Shining Star:  Lisa Kim of Lisa Kim Fine Jewelry
2015 Shining Star:  Sabrina Bindra of B&B Fine Gems
2014 Shining Star:  Janet Ma of Majolie Collections
2013 Shining Star:  Rebecca Moskal of Communiqué
2012 Shining Star:  Natalie Rodrigues of Omi
Privé
2011 Shining Star:  Claudia Endler of Claudia Endler Designs
2010 Shining Star:  Judi Schecter of GIA, Veronica Clark-Hudson of GIA
2009 Shining Star:
2008 Shining Star:  Lisa Schoening of GIA
2007 Shining Star:  Wendy Pratt of Pratt Public Relations
2006 Shining Star: