The National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW), announced today that the organization’s annual Epiphany reception honoring Three Wise Women will be held on January 23, 2025 from 6 to 9 PM, at Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City, according to a statement released by NOIAW’s National President, Pat Tinto.

Each year, NOIAW, the only national organization dedicated to empowering, connecting and inspiring women of Italian American descent, celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany by recognizing the achievements of “Three Wise Women,” and the role their heritage has played in their achievements.

This year’s recipients of the award in the Greater New York Region are: Gabrielle Ferrara, COO at Ferrara Manufacturing; Gina Piazza, Esq., Partner at Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin LLP; Carolina Spera, CPA, Principal and Italian Practice Leader at Grassi Advisors.

“The Greater New York Region of the National Organization of Italian American Women is proud to honor these Three Wise Women of distinction and prominence in their respective fields. Their success is an inspiration to all Italian American women and they serve as role models to our young women,” said Pat Tinto, NOIAW President, and former Connecticut region leader. “Every day they are making a difference and enriching the lives of others through their shared heritage.”

Tickets for the reception are on sale now through NOIAW.org. at this link: https://givebutter.com/Ve3vYg For sponsorship information, email [email protected] or call the NOIAW office at 212-642-2003/7 Proceeds from the Epiphany Celebration help to support NOIAW cultural programs and services, such as the Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to students to help them realize their dreams and the Mentorship Program which pairs young Italian American women with established professionals in their field.

Gabrielle Ferrara, COO at Ferrara Manufacturing

Gabrielle Ferrara is the Chief Operating Officer of Ferrara Manufacturing, a family-owned garment manufacturer based in New York City. Since its founding in 1987, Ferrara Manufacturing has been at the forefront of high-quality American apparel production, crafting pieces for iconic clients like Ralph Lauren Collection, the U.S. Olympic Team, and the U.S. military. Under Gabrielle’s leadership, the company has expanded its commitment to domestic manufacturing, opening a state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot facility in Long Island City. This facility, designed to create over 300 jobs at full capacity, underscores Ferrara’s vision of investing in American craftsmanship and revitalizing the industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabrielle spearheaded the production of over 21 million
gowns and masks as part of the federal initiative to "Buy American," solidifying Ferrara’s role as a key contributor to national public health efforts and industrial domestic supply chain. Beyond her work at Ferrara Manufacturing, Gabrielle serves as the Executive Director of the Ferrara Foundation, dedicated to preserving and promoting the craft of apparel manufacturing in the historic Garment District and surrounding areas of New York City. She is an active board member of the NYC Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council (MAIIC), the National Council of Textiles Organizations (NCTO), and the Athena Center for Leadership at Barnard College, her alma mater. Gabrielle’s innovative leadership, dedication to empowering women in the workplace, and commitment to the future of American manufacturing distinguish her as a visionary in both fashion and industry.

Gina Piazza, Esq., Partner at Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin LLP
Gina M. Piazza is a partner at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, where she serves in the International and Retail Practices and co-chairs its Italy Practice. As a trusted advisor with extensive experience, Gina represents global companies, start-ups, and private individuals across various industries. Her clients value her responsiveness, deep business understanding, and ability to anticipate potential issues. Leveraging her familiarity with Italian language and culture, Gina provides tailored legal advice in both English and Italian. At Tarter Krinsky, Gina often acts as outside general counsel, guiding clients through daily operations, transactional matters, and complex legal challenges. Her expertise spans contracts, corporate transactions, employment, governance, and pre-litigation negotiations. She is particularly adept at helping Italian companies navigate the intricacies of conducting business in the United States, offering meticulous, responsive, and resourceful guidance. Gina's client portfolio at Tarter Krinsky includes diverse industries such as luxury goods, fashion, beauty, furniture, architecture, food and beverage, hospitality, e-commerce, real estate, and technology. Her in-depth understanding of these sectors allows her to provide highly specialized advice tailored to each client's unique needs. Gina is a co-author of the employment chapter of Stati Uniti d'America: Diritto e Fiscalità d'Impresa (IPSOA/WoltersKluwer, 2019) and has contributed to leading retail industry publications. As part of her commitment to professional development and diversity, Gina actively advocates for women's advancement in the workplace. She collaborates with organizations that promote networking and apprenticeship opportunities for women in New York City, reflecting Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive legal community

Carolina Spera, CPA, Principal
And Italian Practice Leader at Grassi Advisors Carolina is a Principal and the Italian Practice Leader at Grassi and brings almost ten years of international tax and accounting experience to the firm. Carolina primarily works with clients within architecture, fashion, technology, manufacturing & distribution industries, and utilizes her expertise both in general accounting matters in the United States and tax law in Italy. Carolina most recently wrote an article titled “A New Ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union on the use of Cross-Border Corporate Losses” which was published in the Italian Tax Journal called “Diritto e Pratica Tributaria Internazionale”. Carolina actively participates in conferences and webinars on accounting and taxation and has been a panelist at various seminars in Italy. Prior to joining Grassi, Carolina worked in New York at a local US/Italian CPA firm, where she was responsible for servicing many of the firm’s Italian clients. Carolina is fluent in Italian, French, and English, and holds the Dottore Commercialista ed Esperto Contabile certification (Italy). Carolina is also a member of Ordine dei Dottori Commercialisti ed Esperti Contabili di Bologna (CPA Order of Bologna). Carolina earned her master’s in economics and law from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna. Carolina was recognized among the 2023 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Tax & Audit by Crain’s New York Business.