Planetary Society & Caltech

I had the incredible opportunity to visit The Planetary Society to witness the LightSail spacecraft in person, a groundbreaking solar sailing project revolutionizing space propulsion. https://en.wikipedia.org Additionally, I was honored to receive an invitation from The Planetary Society to Caltech in Pasadena, CA, where I had the privilege of being present for the historic InSight […]
Richard Nixon’s residency

At Richard Nixon’s residency in Yorba Linda, CA in 2019
Official correspondence received from President Joe Biden, Senator Alex Padilla, and the late Senator Dianne Feinstein.

I was privileged to receive direct and timely responses to my email inquiries from President Joe Biden, Senator Alex Padilla, and the late Senator Dianne Feinstein in response to my advocacy for continued support of NASA and its missions. It is a profound honor to have engaged in correspondence with such distinguished leaders, whose decisions […]
Golden Key International Honour Society

An Honor to Be a Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society Being accepted into the Golden Key International Honour Society is a profound honor that I hold with great pride and appreciation. It is a recognition that extends beyond academic excellence, it is an acknowledgment of leadership, service, and a commitment to lifelong […]
Professor Jack Ghazalian at Santiago Canyon College, California

Teaching at Santiago Canyon College (SCC) has been a deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience for me, one that has allowed me to share my expertise, passion, and knowledge with students in the fields of Diamonds. When I first started teaching at SCC, it was an opportunity to not only educate but also inspire a new […]
The Planetary Society

The Planetary Society & My Notable Honor The Planetary Society is the world’s largest and most influential nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of space exploration and planetary science. Founded in 1980 by the legendary Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman, the society has been at the forefront of advocating for space missions, public […]
Married in Athens, Greece

We were married on August 24th, 1996, at Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Athens, Greece. Our stay lasted about three months, during which we celebrated our wedding and honeymoon in this beautiful country. At the time, I was transitioning from my role at Mouawad and, in September 1996, I joined Bulgari as PR […]
Bulgari store in Abu Dhabi

These are important pictures of the Bulgari store in Abu Dhabi’s grand opening Amazing memories. These are actual paper photos, not digital. This was back in 1997Apparently, they now have 6 store locations https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/storelocator/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates/abu-dhabi
UCSD

Jack Ghazalian Jack Ghazalian’s commitment to education and gemology is highlighted through his role at UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies. Joined in July 2023, he contributes to the Sally Ride Science Extension courses, where he imparts his extensive knowledge in gemology and rocket science. These courses are part of his broader mission to […]