FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 2024) – The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the selected fellows for the inaugural NIAF DiLella Fellows Program. This prestigious program offers an all-expenses-paid strategic business and political tour in Italy for young Italian American and Italophile professionals aged 25-40.

The following individuals have been chosen from over 100 applicants to participate in this exclusive opportunity:

• Caroline Acello, Line Producer, Fox Business Network
• Giovanna Annunziato, Producer, Fox Business Network
• Aaron Bill, Associate Director, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
• Riccardo Casale, Senior Transatlantic Relations Specialist, Leonardo US
• Silvina Di Pietro, Research Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
• Joseph Felici, Senior Vice President – Director of Asset Management, Equus Capital Partners
• Ben Lindeman, Managing Director, Fisher Brothers
• Anthony Nania, Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Cathy Seibel, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Thomas Scarangello, Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the Governor of New York
• Alexandra Sessa, Advanced Therapies (CAR-T) Supply Planning Manager, J&J Innovative Medicine
• Eric Tawney, Principal, Real Estate Private Equity, Blackstone

The seven-day experience aims to orient young professionals in the Italian political and economic system thereby cultivating the next generation of leaders on the subject of relations between the United States and Italy. Participants will visit Como, Bologna, Firenze, and Roma, where they will engage in meetings with major Italian international leaders and experts, participate in corporate visits, and attend the Ambrosetti Forum on global scenarios at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio on Lake Como.

The NIAF DiLella Fellows Program is made possible through the generous support of Daniel DiLella, NIAF board member and Chairman of Equus Capital Partners, Ltd.

“We are thrilled to offer this once-in-a-lifetime professional development opportunity to these exceptional young professionals,” said Robert Allegrini, NIAF President. “The DiLella Fellows Program represents our commitment to fostering strong connections between Italy and the United States and preparing a future generation of leaders in their respective fields with invaluable insights into Italy’s business and political landscape.”

NIAF extends its gratitude to all applicants and congratulates the selected fellows on this remarkable achievement.

For more information about the NIAF DiLella Fellows Program, please visit NIAF.org.

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About NIAF
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes the Italian culture and heritage. Founded in 1975, NIAF has been a leading advocate for Italian Americans, preserving their legacy and promoting their contributions to the United States.