Following up on the success of the EJAP program’s first cohort of five retail jewelry entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts (SME), we are continuing the program with a second cohort of six starting in early 2025. Once again SMEs will lead interactive workshops during the eight-month program.
After the workshops are complete, participants will provide a presentation encapsulating the program’s educational content and how it would be utilized in their business. One of the participants will be eligible to receive a $10,000 grant. The remaining five will be awarded $4,000 each. Following the completion of the EJAP program, the cohort will continue to have access to periodic check-in calls, quarterly workshops, and invitations to industry events.
The Emerging Jewelers Accelerator Program Workshop Curriculum will consist of the following topics:
- Business Strategy
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Product Development/Jewelry Forensics
- Accounting
- Marketing & Sales
- Social Media
- Legal
- Insurance and Security
- Ethical Sourcing and Manufacturing
2025 EJAP Retailer Cohort
Jessenia Landrum | Jevela | Brooklyn, NYBrooke Brinson | Ed & Ethel's Fine Jewelry | Christiansburg, VA
Katty Villapando Lyte & Mica Rencher | Shimmer Culture LLC | Franklin Square, NY
Olga Shatrova | Olga Shatrova Jewelry | Irvine, CA
Zoe Clark | CLARK | Brookyln, NY
Brittney Moore | Britt Moore Studio, LLC | Santa Monica, CA
EJAP Committee
Regina Ciarleglio | Director of Membership at Jewelers of AmericaAnnie Doresca | Chief Financial Officer at Jewelers of America
Molly Fallon | Director of Marketing & Communications at Jewelers of America
Sharie Fogarty | Executive Administration Manager at Jewelers of America
Dahlia Fyffe | Member Service & Certification Specialist at Jewelers of America
Amanda Gizzi | Director of PR & Special Events at Jewelers of America
Lisa Jones | Vice President, Human Resources at Gemological Institute of America
Malyia McNaughton | GIA GG & CEO of Made by Malyia
Susan Posnock | Director of Public Affairs & Education at Jewelers of America
Adrianne Sanogo | GIA GG, Co-founding Board Member and Education Chair at Black in Jewelry Coalition
Thank You to Our Supporters
The Emerging Jewelers Accelerator Program was made possible thanks to a grant from the JCK Industry Fund.About the JCK Industry Fund
The mission of the JCK Industry Fund is to support the jewelry industry’s long-term success and growth by providing grant funding to impactful organizations with the vision and programming to drive sustainable improvements across the industry.
