A conversation with Tracey Carswell, Founder and Board President of WJA Miami Chapter

Artco Group
by Karen Estrada

I've been a member of the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) for about a year now and have experienced firsthand the kind of commitment and work they are doing for the jewelry industry. From education to networking, WJA is an example of how an organization should carry its duties.

I sat down with Tracey Carswell, Founder and Board President of the WJA Miami Chapter to discuss the role of the Women’s Jewelry Association in helping women in the jewelry and watch industries with education and career advancement. We talked for hours, not just about the organization, but about the role of women in the industry and the future. We are excited to be partnering with WJA Miami on an upcoming event in July.

Karen: So let's start from the very beginning, when was the WJA founded and why it was created?

Tracey: The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) was created in 1983 in a time when women were receiving unfair treatment within the jewelry industry and wished they had the mentorship and networking of other women. The whole intention of WJA was to support, educate and empower women in the jewelry and watch industry, so they would have a seat at the table and have their voices heard.

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