The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has elected a new Board of Directors for the 2017-2021 term, during a March 23, 2017 meeting at the New York offices of Pepper Hamilton LLP. Patricia de Stacy Harrison, president and ceo of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and former NIAF vice chair; and Gabriel A. Battista, former president,...

After attending the National Italian American Foundation gala in NYC at Cipriani.  We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jenna Esposito an up and coming Italian American Singer.  After hearing her sing the Italian National Anthem in front of almost a 1,000 people we wanted to find out more. Who Is Jenna Esposito? According to her website bio: Sin...

At the National Italian American Foundation’s New York gala Wednesday night, comedian Joe Piscopo did his “Saturday Night Live”-minted impression of Frank Sinatra singing “New York, New York.” He also introduced Anthony Scaramucci, who was receiving an award for special achievement in business and financial services -- though Piscopo, who’s conside...

Last night I had the honor and the pleasure to attend the 2017 NIAF Spring Gala in New York. It is always an enormous privilege to be able to be part of this amazing celebration of the Italian American community. At the famous Cipriani 42 venue, for a completely sold out event, many friends of We the Italians were so kind to welcome me as the found...

Ciao from Rome! But almost on the plane for New York. Hello to all We the Italians readers. I'm about to leave for New York City, where as usual We the Italians will be at the NIAF Spring Gala. And I'll be bearing a gift! The new book is out, at the beginning of every year we will publish a yearbook about the year before, and so this is the We the...

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 22, 2017. This distinguished event, held at this world-famous, historical, New York City venue will highlight the very best in Italian food, beverage and cultural experiences – along with celebrate some of the most notable and impactf...

Join NIAF for our St. Joseph’s Table Open House, Thursday, March 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., at NIAF Headquarters, at the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Building, 1860 19th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Bring a non-perishable food item that will benefit Holy Rosary’s Lenten Food Drive and enjoy fresh zeppole! Free and open to the public. Contact Gabriella Mileti...

Members of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) can now take advantage of significantly discounted study abroad and language courses in Italy, thanks to the Foundation’s new corporate sponsorship with Sant’Anna Institute.  Located in the historical center of Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sant’Anna Institute provides tailor-mad...

The National Italian American Foundation will hosts it's yearly New York Gala, honoring New York State Superintendent of DFS, Maria T. Vullo; Chairman, Jackson Lewis P.C., Vincent A. Cino, Cooking with Nonna host, Rossella Rago and others at Cipriani, 42nd Street, March 22, 2017. This distinguished annual event highlights the very best in Italian f...

The Membership Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining member relations with the organization, strategizing new avenues for member enrollment, enrolling new members, and increasing the overall retention rate of the current membership base. The Membership Sales Associate is responsible for all member services activities, including processing...