Susan Thea Posnock is the Director of Public Affairs and Education for Jewelers of America (JA). Through JA public affairs, she works on issues related to responsible business practices in the jewelry supply chain, as well as legislative and regulatory issues and policies that impact the jewelry industry. Posnock also oversees JA’s education department, which includes in-person workshops, webinars, professional certification and discounts and scholarships toward leading industry education.

Posnock has more than 25 years of experience in the journalism and public affairs fields. Prior to joining JA, she worked as senior editor for National Jeweler, where she covered the international diamond and jewelry industry.