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SUBSCRIBEMaria joined the Calandra Italian American Institute/CUNY in 1986 and testified in the Scelsa v. CUNY civil rights case which recognized Italian Americans as a protected group. She helped found the Italian American Museum, where she serves as Vice President and Trustee. A recipient of Italy’s Cavaliere and Ufficiale honors, Maria serves on several Italian American boards.
Maria è entrata a far parte del Calandra Italian American Institute/CUNY nel 1986 e ha testimoniato nel caso per i diritti civili Scelsa v. CUNY, che ha riconosciuto gli italoamericani come gruppo protetto. Ha contribuito a fondare l’Italian American Museum, dove ricopre il ruolo di Vicepresidente e Trustee. Insignita delle onorificenze italiane di Cavaliere e Ufficiale, Maria fa parte di diversi consigli di organizzazioni italoamericane.
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