Two New Governors Join GIA Board

RAPAPORT… The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Jeffrey Post and Tammy Storino as governors to its board, to help steer the organization’s mission and
strategic initiatives.

Post, a research geologist at the Smithsonian
National Museum of Natural History, is also the curator-in-charge for the
museum’s National Gem and Mineral Collection, the GIA said Tuesday. He has
served as chairman of the department of mineral sciences and as lead curator
for the renovation of the geology, gems and minerals exhibit.

Storino is
a finance and operations executive with experience in global brands. She has
worked for Walt Disney, St. John Knits International and Too Faced Cosmetics.

“Their expertise will be an invaluable asset to GIA’s
consumer-protection mission, helping to ensure that the institute remains a
leader in research and innovation while delivering excellence in education and
laboratory services,” said GIA president Susan Jacques.

Thomas Yang, managing director and partner at
executive-onboarding company PrimeGenesis, will leave the board after
completing a nine-year term.

Image: The GIA board of governors, including Tammy Storino (back row, third from left) and Jeffrey Post (back row, fourth from right). (Gemological Institute of America)