JA Staff
Meet the people behind Jewelers of America
David J. Bonaparte
President & CEO
David J. Bonaparte is President & CEO of Jewelers of America, the leading national association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace in the U.S. Jewelers of America and its members maintain a deep commitment to high social, environmental and ethical practices.
Since his appointment to the role in 2013, he has been dedicated to the association’s mission of improving consumer confidence in the jewelry industry through his advocacy work in Washington, D.C., and through global initiatives.
Since his appointment to the role in 2013, he has been dedicated to the association’s mission of improving consumer confidence in the jewelry industry through his advocacy work in Washington, D.C., and through global initiatives.
Annie Doresca
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Annie E. Doresca serves as the Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Jewelers of America, a role she has held since joining the organization on July 17, 2008. She is also the Executive Vice President of the Diamond Council of America, further solidifying her leadership within the jewelry industry.
Amanda Gizzi
Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Amanda J. Gizzi is Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs of Jewelers of America. With over 20 years of industry experience, Gizzi brings a deep passion and unwavering commitment to advancing the jewelry profession. She is a nationally recognized spokesperson who actively promotes the jewelry industry and JA members nationally.
Gizzi oversees the organization’s external affairs, including strategic communications, public relations, government affairs, advocacy, industry partnerships, events, and education.
Gizzi oversees the organization’s external affairs, including strategic communications, public relations, government affairs, advocacy, industry partnerships, events, and education.
Executive
Sharie Fogarty
Executive Administration Manager
Executive Administration Manager
Membership
Regina Ciarleglio
Vice President of Membership & Strategic Partnerships
Carey Miller
Associate Director of Membership
Dahlia Fyffe
Member Services and Certification Specialist
Vice President of Membership & Strategic Partnerships
Carey Miller
Associate Director of Membership
Dahlia Fyffe
Member Services and Certification Specialist
Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs & Public Relations
Molly Fallon
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Michael D. Coleman
Manager, Digital Services
Emily Russo
Marketing & Communications Manager
Jordan Carmel
Marketing Coordinator
Lauren DuBritz
Public Relations & Events Manager
Susan Thea Posnock
Director of Public Affairs & Education
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Michael D. Coleman
Manager, Digital Services
Emily Russo
Marketing & Communications Manager
Jordan Carmel
Marketing Coordinator
Lauren DuBritz
Public Relations & Events Manager
Susan Thea Posnock
Director of Public Affairs & Education
Finance & Accounting
Byron Barton
Controller
Marjorie Knibbs
Staff Accountant & HR Administrator
Madeline Rivera
Finance & Administration Associate
Sonya Marks
Junior Accountant
Controller
Marjorie Knibbs
Staff Accountant & HR Administrator
Madeline Rivera
Finance & Administration Associate
Sonya Marks
Junior Accountant
National Jeweler
Michelle Graff
Editor-in-Chief
Lenore Fedow
Senior Editor, News
Natalie Francisco
Associate Editor, Fashion
Lauren McLemore
Associate Editor, Gemstones
Editor-in-Chief
Lenore Fedow
Senior Editor, News
Natalie Francisco
Associate Editor, Fashion
Lauren McLemore
Associate Editor, Gemstones
MJSA
Rich Youmans
VP of Communications, Publisher
Shawna Kulpa
Associate Publisher, Editor
Lucy Ferreira
Director of Sales
Meg Castillo
Art Director
VP of Communications, Publisher
Shawna Kulpa
Associate Publisher, Editor
Lucy Ferreira
Director of Sales
Meg Castillo
Art Director
