Grace Cho

Having earned her Graduate Gemologist^® diploma and Jewelry Design and Wax Carving certificates at GIA in Taipei, Grace was known as a hardworking individual who was committed to her education. Her outstanding academic achievements won attention, and GIA instructors recommended that she join the staff. Outgoing, patient, and always willing to help, Grace is very popular with her students. Her passion for jewelry includes other skills such as beading, which she also teaches. She was promoted to education manager in 2014.

Rick Chen

Rick graduated from the GIA Taipei campus in 2005, earning the GIA Graduate Gemologist and Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) diplomas. Rick then spent 15 years dedicating himself to the jewelry industry, working with diamond wholesalers, luxury department stores, training employees overseas in China, and operating his own diamond store in Taiwan for five years. At GIA, Rick continues to inspire many young generations to love and enjoy gemstones and is eager to make the jewelry industry more interesting for everyone.

Baki Lin

Baki joined GIA Taiwan in 2019 after earning the GIA Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Pearls, and Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) diplomas. Before transitioning into her instructional role, she served as a production manager for several fine jewelry brands, specializing in supply chain for 15 years. This experience provided her with extensive insights into international logistics and collaboration with various wholesalers. Baki has experience teaching across the entire spectrum of GIA gemology programs. With a robust foundation in gemology and a wealth of industry expertise, she is dedicated to sharing insights and knowledge and being a source of inspiration and encouragement for her students as they navigate their paths in the jewelry industry.

Sharon Liu

Sharon earned her Graduate Gemologist^® and Graduate Jeweler diplomas from GIA in 1993. She then returned to Taipei and started working at a jewelry store as a gemologist. With more than two decades of experience, Sharon is extremely knowledgeable about retail, the wholesale jewelry business, and jewelry manufacturing.

Mark Mai

After receiving his Graduate Gemologist^® diploma, Mark Mai worked in a high-end jewelry store as a sales representative. Wanting to pursue his passion for sharing knowledge, he became a GIA instructor. Mark is known for his creativity, determination, and willingness to help others solve their professional challenges. His goal is to make his students the most knowledgeable professionals in the jewelry industry.

Jason Shen

Jason, with five years of experience in the diamond wholesaling and jewelry retailing business, has cultivated deep expertise in the intricacies of the diamond trade. His journey began when he received the GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma, a milestone that significantly propelled his career. Jason has also had the opportunity to work in a luxury department store in the UK and internationally renowned auction companies, where he contributed his expertise and honed his skills in selling and appraising gems. As an instructor at GIA, Jason enjoys teaching with passion and patience and sharing real-world experiences from the jewelry industry to help students broaden their understanding of gemology.

David Tsao

David grew up in his family’s jewelry business. He earned the Graduate Gemologist^® and Graduate Jeweler diplomas from GIA in 1996, and subsequently received a master valuer diploma. David then worked for five years in the retail jewelry and pearl wholesale businesses. In 1996, he was hired as an on-campus instructor at GIA in Taipei. In 2000, he taught GIA extension courses in China. David excels in the theory and practice of diamond grading, colored stone grading, gem identification, and pearl grading.

I-Ting Wu

I-Ting has always been spellbound by gems, and she earned the Graduate Gemologist^® and Jewelry Design diplomas in 1997. She applied what she learned while working a part-time job in the jewelry industry and running her own electronic business. I-Ting’s love of learning inspired her to return to the academic world, and she became a student tutor at a college. Her enthusiasm for teaching and interest in gemology drew her back to GIA. Patient and warmhearted, I-Ting finds joy in teaching.

Albee Yen

Albee Yen earned a bachelor’s degree in geology science from Chinese Culture University. She continued to pursue her passion for gemology by earning her Graduate Gemologist^® diploma and Jewelry Design certificate from GIA. After graduation, Yen worked with diamond and colored stones in retail and wholesale environments, and returned to GIA as an instructor in 2014. Yen enjoys reminding her students that since nature creates gemstones, their beauty is priceless.

Mia Chang

After earning a Master’s Degree in Art and Design in UK, Mia returned to Taiwan and worked as a jewelry designer. She also taught jewelry design, gemology and metalwork. Mia then polished her metalsmithing, jewelry design and communication skills through more than 10 of years teaching. Mia has a bubbling personality and is full of enthusiasm for her work.