Mona Miller FASA, MGA®

Curriculum Vitae for Mona Miller, GG/FGA/FASA/ICGA Master Gemologist Appraiser ® Mona Miller is the owner of Pacific Gemological Laboratories, in Portland Oregon. She has been actively involved in the gem & jewelry trade since 1980. Certified yearly through professional affiliation examinations. All business is conducted in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of The Appraisal Foundation, and the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers. Professional Designations Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist - In Residence Degree Jewelry Design & Jewelry Retail– In Residence Degree Graduate Retail Management - In Residence Degree G.I.A. Charter Member of Alumni Fellow Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) Diploma in Gemmolgy American Gem Society (AGS) Independent Certified Gemologist (ICGA) Accredited Gemologist Association (AGA) Regional Governor 1991-1993 Harvard Business School - Global Leadership National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) Senior Member American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Senior Member Master Gemologist Appraiser (ASA-MGA) College of Fellows (FASA) Current Positions in ASA Chair - Constitution & Bylaws Commitee Past Positions Held in ASA Director – ASA Educational Foundation 2005 – 2019 Constitution & Bylaws Committee 2011 - 2019 Chair - International Education Committee 2015 Chair - Compeer Liaison Task Force 2014 - 2015 Nominations and Awards Committee 2009 – 2012 Discipline Governor 2005 – 2008 International Budget and Finance Committee 2000 – 03 & 2005 - 08 International Gems & Jewelry Education Chair 2003 - 2009 Gems & Jewelry Committee Member 1996 - 2007 International Regional Governor 1998-2002 President, Portland, OR Chapter 1995-1996 1994 & 2001: Who^s Who for Executives and Professionals Life Member 2001 Accepted & served as expert witness: Federal and State Court: Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Florida & California Appearances for: Dissolution, Grand Theft, Theft, Fraud, Bankruptcy, Estates, Forensic, Damage Replacement & Insurance. Teaching Experience The Appraisal Foundation – AQB Certified USPAP Instructor American Society of Appraisers Classes listed below are primarily taught at the University level as a credited class such as Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), University of Georgia (UGA), George Washington University (GW), North Western University (NWU), University of California (UCI) among others. Instructor: ASA POV 201 - Introduction to Personal Property Valuation Instructor: ASA POV 202 – P.P. Valuation Methodology-Research & Analysis Instructor: ASA GJ 205 - Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Theory, Methods & Application Instructor: ASA GJ 206 - Gems and Jewelry Appraisal Techniques & Standards Instructor: ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser Recertification Program Instructor: ASA GJ216 – Advanced Gemological & Appraisal Techniques/Standards Developer/Instructor: ASA GJ 303 – The Fashion & Flair Fashion ...