Locklear is an active participant in Finance Executives International, the Dean\u2019s Leadership Circle at the University of California, Irvine\u2019s Paul Merage School of Business and other local organizations. She was recognized as one of five recipients of the Orange County Business Journal Women in Business award in 2010 and was awarded the University of California at Irvine\u2019s Distinguished Alumna Award in May 2009.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n

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Locklear is a CPA and received her bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of California, Davis and her master\u2019s in business administration from the University of California, Irvine.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n

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Outgoing board members Levinger, Naftule and Relyea retired from the board after serving for a combined 20 years. Veterans of the gem and jewelry business, Levinger and Naftule provided expertise in finance, the wholesale trade, and colored gemstones while Relyea brought a wealth of experience in education to the board. <\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cThe contribution of these three governors is beyond measure,\u201d Jacques said. \u201cWe are so grateful for their support for GIA\u2019s mission and valuable contributions to the growth and global expansion of the Institute.\u201d<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n

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About GIA<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world\u2019s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System\u2122 which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n
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