
Members of the WJA Seattle chapter are a group of prominent professionals from many sides in the local jewelry industry. If you are looking to make business connections, learn new developments or just make industry friends, please join us at our next event or contact us today. Our speakers and networking events are scheduled in locations throughout the greater Seattle area and we look forward to meeting you!
CONTACT AND FOLLOW US
BOARD
President: Andrea Price, Sholdt Jewelers
Past President: Gina Hawkins, Cline Jewelers
Senior Advisor: Anna Samsonova, Samsonova Consulting
Monica Stephenson, idazzle.com, ANZA Gems
Treasurer: Lauren Forbes, Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry
Membership VP: Katie Stam
Michael Wanaka, Olympic Jewelry
Communications VP: Jolica Taguiped, Something Charming 208 Inc.
Programing VP: Wendy Woldenberg, Wend Jewelry
Megan Martin, Stuller, Inc.
Member at Large: Kingsley Ndoh, Choice Gems Co
Ann-Marie Keeney
PAST EVENTS
- Annual Jewelry Night Out
- Optimize Your Website with Joe Varino, Shayne McCoy, Jennifer Shaheen and moderator Anna Samsonova
- Gem Trivia
- Marketing Yourself, Your Jewery, & Your Design Business with Marlene Richey
- Quarantini Time! - A Virtual Happy Hour
- Show, Tell & Cocktails
- Jamie Joseph | Building a Successful Jewelry Business
- Sip 'n Socialize
- Bill Boyajian presents "Developing the Mind of a Leader: Your Path to Lead and Inspire People"
- AGS Conclave Mix 'n Mingle
- Canadian Diamonds with Jon Phillips
- Brunch Mix n' Mingle
- Speed Mentoring featuring Lisa Bridge Monica Stephenson, Deb Hiss, and Adrienne Krieger
- Holistic Stone Sourcing featuring Roger Dery
- Erika Winters and Grace Lavarro Share Their Passion & Tips for Jewelry Brand Building
- Chat and Chill partnered with Pratt Fine Arts
- Technical Hand Drafting with Adrienne Krieger
- Capitalizing On Color with Adam Graham
- Chat and Chill
- Tacos, Tequilla, Talk with Barbara Palumbo
- Journey to Chivor Emerald Mine with Robert Weldon
- Personal Goal Setting with Lena Meyer
- Pearls with Nick Kwan
- Show & Tell: Personal Jewelry and Gem Roundtable
- Spotlight on Synthetic Diamonds
- PR Tips with Jenn Cullen Williams
- Tips for Effective Selling with Deb Hiss
- Summer BBQ
- And many more