The Women’s Jewellery Association announced it is now offering an individual membership for people based outside of the United States.

To celebrate the new international membership and introduce overseas business people to WJA, Hansen and two fellow board members, VP of Membership Development Fran Pennella, and Past Board President Yancy Weinrich, are hosting a WJA complimentary cocktail meet-up at the BaselWorld show taking place in Basel, Switzerland, from March 27-April 3. The meet-up is from 6-8 pm on March 29, at the bar of the SWISSÔTEL BASEL, located at the Messe Basel exhibition center, Messeplatz 25.

“Though we have previously had international chapters, today marks the first time that an international industry member can join WJA directly from our website,” said WJA President Andrea Hansen.

WJA’s mission is to help women in the jewellery and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services. Its vision is to be the premier business networking organization dedicated to enriching and advancing the professional lives of the women in the jewellery and watch industries.