Joyce Mariani

Joyce Mariani has a deep love for the culture of Italy handed down from her family of Roman origin. In 2007, she formed the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation spearheading a $1.7 million restoration of the garden and serves as its Executive Director. For her work with cultural endeavors in the Italian community, the Italian Cultural Garden, Cleveland Italian Film Festival and the annual “Opera in the Italian Garden” she was presented the Italian American Heritage Award for Culture from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.