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Patrick B. Ball, G.G. is the catalyst for continuing professional education and consistency in teaching methods for the Gemological Institute of America, GIA.

Patrick's career with GIA began in Jan. 1987 when the former chairman of the board, Richard T. Liddicoat, asked him to join the Institutes staff. During his more than 20 years with the Institute, Patrick has served as a GIA On-Campus Diamond Instructor, manager of the GIA Resident Diamonds department, director of GIA Education in New York, director of the GIA Alumni Association, director of GIA Education Training and currently Director, International Operations.

He is the creator and host of Inside GIA Education, a bi-monthly audio Podcast available here on PodShow and free on iTunes. This Podcast is at the core of a continuing education program launched April 2007 that updates our Alumni and graduates from GIA on Jewelry Industry trends.

Patrick travels the globe extensively as instructor trainer, guest speaker and ambassador for GIA. Hobbies include astronomy, photography, computers, bicycling and stretching the bounds of technology.

Subscribe to - Inside GIA Education   on Podshow or iTunes. Be sure to cast your vote for the show at Podcast Alley.
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