The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the addition of two influential leaders, Lisa Bridge and Dr. Wendy Bohrson, to its board of governors.
Lisa Bridge: A Retail Visionary
Lisa Bridge, CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler, leads the 36-store jewelry chain headquartered in Seattle and owned by Berkshire Hathaway. A prominent figure in the industry, she is the former president of the American Gem Society, a board member of Jewelers for Children, and an advisor to the Black in Jewelry Coalition.
Dr. Wendy Bohrson: A Geological Trailblazer
Dr. Wendy Bohrson is a professor of geology and geological engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. With a career spanning 35 years, she specializes in magma systems and has been a key contributor to groundbreaking research on volcanic processes. Dr. Bohrson holds a Ph.D. in geology from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in geology and biology from Stanford University.