Founder di C Clean Inc, Better Building Services, President, Italian Center for Commercial Affairs. Businessman.
Born in Gallico Marina, a village on the strait of Messina, Mr. Pizzimenti studied in Messina while working in the family business. In 1974, he moved to the US, in Westchester County (NY) and married his wife Josephine. In 1975, he started working at S.U.N.Y. and later for Reader’s Digest while starting several businesses, primarily focused on real estate development. Over the years, after leaving Reader’s Digest, which he considers his alma mater, he hired hundreds of employees in various businesses. Nowadays, he handles only real estate while his son Joseph continues the Pizzimenti tradition of business owners and developers. He is married to Paola Briganti.
Enzo’s love of singing and opera began early in his life, after listening to Beniamino Gigli’s records . At 50 years old, Enzo took his first voice lessons, first from Franco Corelli and then from tenor Giovanni Consiglio who became an inspriration and father figure.
Enzo’s mission is to support new generations of singers while promoting the Italian languare and culture as an integrated part of the musical operatic textures.
Enzo always believed in supporting and giving back by joining several organizations such as Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Columbus Citizens Foundation and Italian Language Foundation. He is the President of Harrison Opera and Chairman of Teatro Grattacielo. In 2020 he founded Camerata Bardi International Academy and co-sponsored Camerata Bardi's very first International Voice Competition.
I grew up in an artistic household, and was early on exposed to opera which I love passionately. My first trip to the Met, at the age of 11, was with a school friend whose uncle was a producer for Columbia Records, and included a visit backstage to meet Metropolitan star Judith Raskin. I studied piano as a child and later, singing with Judith, and it was through her I met Duane Printz. We quickly became good friends, and I have been thrilled to follow the development of Teatro Grattacielo from the very beginning. I am so pleased to be joining the board now, as it is expanding in so many new and exciting directions.
My professional life has been in tutoring students from age 5 through college, with a particular focus on learning differences, and Spanish-speaking students who are studying English and adjusting to this culture. I am currently semi-retired and have been studying Dalcroze with Leslie Upchurch. This is a radically different approach to music teaching that is based on body movement. I am hopeful this approach has the potential to get more people excited about many kinds of music, including classical music and opera.
David Santiago, a well known designer, is the founder and the visionary behind Casa Santi Interior Design since 2011. Known for his "Strictly Santi" brand, David dazzles the interior design world with an eclectic range of lighting and wallcovering collections tailored for both the hospitality and residential markets. As an ambassador in the home furnishings industry, he bridges the worlds of design and entertainment, appearing as a guest designer on NBC's "George To The Rescue" and contributing to CBS's "The Donna Drake Show" as a correspondent and set designer.
David also holds the prestigious title of Artistic Director for MyFace Celebrates at MyFace.Org, Dedicated To Transforming The Lives Of Children & Adults With Facial Differences, while juggling roles like President of IFDA NY and Creative Director for The Kaleidoscope Project.
David is also a trained classical opera singer and graduated from the esteemed Mannes College of Music. As a Cultural Outreach Officer, for Teatro Grattacielo, he has shared his passion for opera with diverse audiences. His artistic journey includes a solo concert debut at Carnegie Hall in 2020 and performances at iconic venues such as Lincoln Center with the New York City Opera.
Judi Kende is a nonprofit leader and expert in community development, with nearly three decades of experience in New York City and nationwide. Today, Judi serves on boards including the Leo Baeck Institute and Selfhelp Realty Group.
In Judi's most recent role, she served as Chief Program Officer of Enterprise Community Partners, the largest organization in the country focused on making home and community places of pride, power, and belonging. In this role, Judi oversaw 12 regional offices working across the country to advance three priorities: increasing the housing supply, advancing racial equity, and building resilience and upward mobility. During her tenure at Enterprise, she also led Enterprise's New York market, with a staff of 50 people.
Prior to joining Enterprise, Judi led the Low Income Investment Fund’s Eastern and Central region where she built a portfolio of nearly $1Bn in social investment in health care centers, supermarkets, schools, and affordable housing. Previously, she also served as Director of Nonprofit Finance in Citibank's Community Development Division and spent six years in Citigroup’s Corporate and Investment Bank.
Judi graduated Valedictorian from Kenyon College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and received her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Suzanne Marie Musho, a registered architect in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, brings over 25 years of expertise in design, strategic planning, and project leadership. As the Founder of MUSHO Architecture and Design, and having held roles at Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and Zubatkin, her distinguished portfolio includes the Buck Institute for Research in Aging, the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History, and the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City. A graduate of the University at Buffalo with a Master of Architecture and holding an MBA Entrepreneurship Certificate from NYU Stern, Suzanne is also a frequent speaker on design and inspiration, with her award-winning work featured in numerous publications.
Teatro Grattacielo was founded in 1994 by the former soprano and voice teacher, Duane Printz. The company gave its first performance in 1997 – Italo Montemezzi's L'amore dei tre re.
Louis Tallarini is the President of Real Property Investors, Inc., a national real estate development, consulting, and finance company, and serves on the Board of Directors of Country Bank. With over 40 years of experience and $2 billion in real estate transactions spanning multi-family housing, hotels, offices, and mixed-use developments, he is a prominent figure in the industry. As Chairman of the Italian Language Foundation, he led efforts to save the AP Italian Language and Culture Course, raising over $3 million in support. A former President of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, he championed scholarships for Italian-American students and established the Franco Zeffirelli Scholarship for the Arts. A graduate of Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and a Vietnam Combat Veteran, Tallarini is also deeply committed to philanthropic causes.
Antiquarian Horologist
Marco Mastarcci is an international attorney based in New York City and the founding partner of the award-winning law firm MPMLEGAL. With a Master of Law from Washington University in St. Louis and another in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, Marco has extensive expertise in international law, intellectual property, and business law. An Adjunct Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, Marco is also recognized for his professional achievements, including awards such as "Best Law Firm in Italy" and "Boutique of Excellence of the Year – International Law."
Musicologist
Jana deHavilland King is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in market research, human resources, and operations, having worked with impactful organizations such as L’Oréal and Enterprise Community Partners. As the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Enterprise Community Partners, Jana plays a critical role in shaping and driving the organization’s DEI strategy while leading the evolution of employee resource groups to foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and engagement. Her work focuses on creating and delivering resources and programming that provide safe spaces for listening, learning, collaboration, and recognition, all essential to enhancing employee engagement and organizational growth.
Jana’s educational background includes a degree in psychology from Marymount College and a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Counseling from Hunter College, where she also served as an adjunct professor. She is a senior fellow of the prestigious New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows program, bringing a wealth of leadership expertise to her work.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jana has always lived a life of service and has a deep passion for the arts. Growing up in New York City, she was immersed in a rich cultural environment that nurtured her love for music and the arts—an influence that has shaped both her personal and professional life. She believes in the transformative power of the arts to inspire, educate, and unite individuals. Her commitment to service, coupled with her lifelong dedication to the arts, makes her a passionate advocate for cultural enrichment and community development.
Emilia Nuccio has been a senior executive in the distribution of television content worldwide for the past 30 years. She has experience in all aspects of business development, sales & marketing, public relations, consumer products, licensing and merchandising. Emilia is currently VP, International Content Sales & Distribution for FilmRise, the largest independent provider of digital streaming content in the world. Most recently she held the position of President of International Sales for Echo Bridge Entertainment and Senior Vice President of Sales for Dynamic Television. In 2007, Emilia founded ENORO Media, to secure multi-platform content and licensing deals. in the past, she has held senior management roles for Televisa, BBC Worldwide Americas, Westinghouse Broadcasting (CBS) and The itsy bitsy Entertainment Company which distributed the children’s property Teletubbies, very successful worldwide. Ms. Nuccio was one of the first honorees recognized by the European Academy for Economic and Cultural Relations in Rome, for her commitment to building global partnerships in business and education. Emilia holds a Graduate Fellowship from Yale University in Literature and Languages for Spanish and Italian. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA from Queens College. She is fluent in Italian, Spanish and has an excellent command of French and Portuguese.
Ms Nuccio loves music in all its expression and loves opera since she was 13 years old, living in Turin, Italy, and going to her first opera, Rigoletto.
She has been a great supporter of Teatro Grattacielo since she became aware of it , thanks to the Chairman Enzo Pizzimenti.
