Lisa Biggs is the VP and Chief Accounting Officer at the Gemological Institute of America. Prior to joining GIA, Lisa worked for Deloitte & Touche for 12 years, specializing in accounting and auditing for life science, healthcare, and not-for-profit industries. Lisa is a native of San Diego and has been very involved in the business community through their involvement with local professional organizations and with alumni from Deloitte and the University of San Diego. Lisa also leads a team of approximately 20 people that complete the 60 mile Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk annually in San Diego, fundraising on average $50,000 per year with proceeds directed towards the education, early detection and cure for breast cancer.
Lisa Biggs attended the University of San Diego, where they earned a Bachelors of Accountancy with a minor in Spanish.
Lisa Biggs reports to Susan M. Jacques, President & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Lisa Garris - VP, Human Resources, Richard Pesqueira - VP, Business Development, North America, and David J. Tearle - SVP & CFO.
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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.
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