About FIAO
Our Leadership
Visionary
The Italian American community has a rich cultural heritage that is worth preserving and embracing. This is precisely what the leadership at FIAO is committed to doing. With decades of volunteer service, the FIAO leadership team has been at the forefront of promoting Italian American culture through works of charity and community service.
Their tireless efforts have helped to preserve the traditions, values, and beliefs of the Italian American community, while also making a positive impact on society. From promoting education to providing social services, the FIAO leadership team has proven time and again that they are visionary; dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in their community.
Board of Directors
G. Jack Spatola | Chairman
Frank Naccarato | Vice Chair
Carlo Scissura, Esq. | Vice Chair
Hon. Pasqualino Russo, Esq. | President
Marvin Reiskin | Vice President
Philip Guarnieri | Treasurer
John Mazzola | Secretary
Louis Coluccio
Rocco Ferraro
Salvatore Fronterre
Hon. Robert J. Miller
Ana Oliviera
Vito Parente
Sudha Patel, MD
John Sparacio
Gregory Lendino, Esq. | Legal Advisor
Standing Committees of the Board
Executive/Management: Spatola, Scissura, Naccarato, Miller, Russo
Finance/Budget: Guarnieri, Sparacio, Spatola, Patel
Bylaws/Ethics: Russo, Lendino, Miller, Scissura
Development: Reiskin, Oliviera, Patel, Guarnieri
Fundraising: Naccarato, Parente, Coluccio, Mazzola
Membership: Mazzola, Fronterre, Reiskin, Ferraro
Board Members Emeritus
Barbara Pascarella
Carlo Lauricella
Charles Candella
Founding Members
Joseph Baglieri
Michelangelo Danza
Gaspare Valenti
Staff
FIAO Executive Director
Nancy R. Sottile
FIAO Il Centro Director
Monique Cracolici
Support FIAO
FIAO is committed to promoting and preserving the Italian-American culture, providing educational opportunities to youth, and offering essential social services to those in need. With your help, we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. Whether you make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter, your contribution will help FIAO continue its vital work. Join us in making a difference and supporting our mission today!