“My mom met my dad in Italy while both were at Penn, studying at John Cabot University in Rome. She shared with him a love for all things Italian, and was a prime mover in organizating events, performances and activities for VICA, starting from its early days.”
Bio Data
Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Italian Heritage:Connected to Italy through her husband, Ken Ciongoli
Significant Life / Work Experience: Studied Italian at University of Pennsylvania, at John Cabot University in Rome, holds a graduate degree in education.
History with VICA::Active early member, organized performances of La Befana, picnics, and Carnevale