Cathryn Ramirez
Executive Director, Alumni Development & Continuing Education at Gemological Institute of America
Cathryn Ramirez is the current Executive Director of Alumni Development & Continuing Education at the Gemological Institute of America. Cathryn has held this position since December of 2016. Prior to their current role, they spent 28 years with Tiffany & Co. where they were the Group Director. In this role, they were responsible for all aspects of the retail business in the San Diego store, as well as oversight of multiple branches in Southern California. Cathryn successfully managed sales, P&L, operations, talent management, client development, inventory control, customer service and public relations through volatile business cycles since 2008. During their time with Tiffany & Co., they were known as a brand ambassador and spokesperson, showcasing Tiffany as an industry leader in the community through media outlets and in-store events. Cathryn was also a peer coach and mentor for new directors.
Cathryn Ramirez has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Marketing from the Texas McCombs School of Business. Cathryn is also a Graduate Gemologist from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).
Cathryn Ramirez works with Kelly Yantzer - VP, Student Affairs, Anna Martin - SVP, Institute & Industry Relations, and John W. Hall - VP & CIO. Cathryn Ramirez reports to Susan M. Jacques, President & CEO.
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Since 1931, the Gemological Institute of America has been a leading expert on jewelry. Part research institute and part school, GIA is highly respected in the gem industry. If you want to turn your interest in gems into a career, the Gemological Institute is a great place to look. One of the best features of student life at GIA Carlsbad is its location. Just 90 miles from Los Angeles and a short drive from San Diego, the school offers easy access to two of California's most exciting cities. GIA Carlsbad's academics are vocational in nature. All of its programs are geared toward a career in gemology, and include the following subjects: * Graduate Gemologist * Graduate Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Pearls * Accredited Jewelry Professional * Graduate Jeweler * Applied Jewelry Arts The main sources of financial aid at GIA Carlsbad are federal programs. These include Pell grants, SEOG, and subsidized and unsubsidized loans for eligible students. The school also offers over 30 institutional scholarships, many of which are based on merit. The award amount for these scholarships varies from $500 to $18, 000.
