Introduction:
Below is our diverse cross sector group from several nations representing several different industries and organizations, all with the common goal of developing fair trade jewelry manufacturing standards and principles. This group is open to others who are interested in participation. The dialog will be posted on this blog.
Members that are in red type are on the steering committee.
~ Marc Choyt, Publisher, fairjewelry.org
Alex Twersky, President of Finesse Diamonds: Namibia Site Holder. Based in NYC, US
Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg: Brilliant Earth: retailers in San Francisco, US
Toby Pomeroy of Toby Pomeroy: Manufacturer based in Oregon, US
Demos Takoulas of Vukani-Ubuntu: Fair Made manufacturing, South Africa
Jennifer Horning, Consultant California, US
Bill Gallager of Lori Bonn Designs: Designer and Wholesaler, based in California, US
Amanda Stark: Fair Trade and Minerals Consultant, Washington, DC, US
Marc Choyt Reflective Images: Manufacturer, Retailer. Blog: fairjewelry.org, Santa Fe, US
Vivien Johnson, Fifi Bijoux Ethical Jewelry, UK
Ben Morice, Director, Kapit Mas, Ethical Manufacturer, Bali
Ernitia Paramasari, Environmental Manager, PT. Karya Tangan Indah (John Hardy)
Helen Chantler of Reflective Images: Creative Director, Santa Fe, US
Dennis Walker: Headed large manufacturing operations in Thailand
Martin Rizzi, Fair Made Manufacturer, Taxco de Alarcon, Guerrero, México
Wade Watson, Target Resources : Diamond mining in Sierra Leone – based in NYC, US
Liz Donnelly, Target Resources: Diamond mining in Sierra Leone – based in NYC, US
Noel Sellick, Mintek – Small scale mining and Beneficiation – South Africa
Assheton Stewart Carter, Ph.D – Chief Advisor, Environmental Leadership, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business Conservation International – Arlington, VA USA
Steve D’Esposito, Executive Director, Resolve, Washington, DC
Cristina Echavarría, Executive Director Alliance for Responsible Mining(ARM)
Alethe Clemetson, President of Ruff & Cut, Retailer, USA
Meagan Connolly Haupt Director, C5 Company, Retailer, US
Estelle Levin, Principal Consultant – Resource Consulting Services Ltd, UK
Adam Schultz, CEO, Bold Interactive – Online Marketing For Positive Impact Organizations
Mari Lee, Projects Director Vukani-Ubuntu. Fair Made manufacturing, South Africa
Katherine DalPra from Green Diva Jewelry
Flavia Aarden-Kilger, Managing Director, Fair Trade Brokers, Ltd.
Greg Valerio, of Cred Jewellery
Florian Gonzalez: Sustainable Fashion Luxury Retail – Entrepreneur, Brand Advisor & Journalist
Marek Sutherland of Reflective Images, Webmaster, fairjewelry.org
