Executive Leadership
- Carmen Damiani-Hacker — Executive Director
- Role: Leads the foundation’s strategic vision and oversees all organizational operations.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 264
- Email: CHacker@columbuscitizens.org
- Ercilia Rodriguez Bonetti — Executive Operations
- Role: Manages the day-to-day administrative and executive-level operations of the foundation.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 258
- Email: EBonetti@columbuscitizens.org
- Marguerite Zappa — Executive Assistant
- Role: Provides high-level administrative support to ensure the efficiency of the executive office.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 233
- Email: MZappa@columbuscitizens.org
Administration & Operations
- Jo Riordan — Membership Administrator
- Role: Manages the member application process and maintains the foundation’s membership records.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 224
- Email: JRiordan@columbuscitizens.org
- Rina Miraglia — Scholarship Administrator
- Role: Manages the scholarship program, from the application process to the distribution of educational awards.
- Email: RMiraglia@columbuscitizens.org
- Juan Ramirez — Maintenance Manager
- Role: Ensures the preservation, safety, and functional upkeep of the foundation’s physical facilities.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 214
- Email: JRamirez@columbuscitizens.org
Finance
- Deanna Stinziano — Controller
- Role: Directs the foundation’s financial strategy, budgeting, and comprehensive fiscal management.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 246
- Email: DStinziano@columbuscitizens.org
- Lisa Hoskins — Assistant Controller
- Role: Supports financial oversight and accuracy by assisting with the foundation’s accounting and reporting.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 226
- Email: LHoskins@columbuscitizens.org
Events, Marketing & Communications
- Ilaria Costa — Events Director
- Role: Directs the planning and execution of all foundation events, as well as handling media and press.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 230
- Email: ICosta@columbuscitizens.org
- Maria Wilson — Banquet Manager
- Role: Coordinates and executes all logistics for private banquets and special catered functions.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 216
- Email: MWilson@columbuscitizens.org
- Taylor Taglianetti — Impact Marketing Manager
- Role: Executes strategic campaigns designed to showcase the foundation’s philanthropic reach and community contributions.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 242
- Email: TTaglianetti@columbuscitizens.org
- Veronica Falzone — Communication Specialist
- Role: Handles internal and external messaging to promote the foundation’s events and programs.
- Email: VFalzone@columbuscitizens.org
Dining & Beverage
- Romeo Nesi — Dining Room Manager
- Role: Oversees the daily service and guest experience within the foundation’s dining facilities at the Taverna.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 220
- Email: RNesi@columbuscitizens.org
- Gene Raicovich — Beverage Manager
- Role: Manages beverage inventory, curation, and service standards across all foundation venues.
- Phone: (212) 249-9923 ext. 219
- Email: Gene@columbuscitizens.org
