Women
Catherine of Siena and the Echo of a Higher Calling
A patron saint in Italy, Catherine rose from obscurity to influence by amplifying her greatest strength: her voice.
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Passing the Torch: The Making of an Italian American Matriarch
The prestigious Donna Distinta Award, presented by ISDA and the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), celebrates outstanding women of Italian descent.
Read MoreBringing Proven Leadership and My Italian American Story to ISDA
Sherrie Coburn, ISDA's new Senior Executive of Sales and Marketing, has hit the ground running in Western PA.
Read MoreISDA’s 49th Debutante Presentation Ball Returns May 2027
ISDA's Western PA District proudly continues this time-honored tradition.
Read MoreGrowing Up ISDA: Rooted in Heritage, Raised by Community, Inspired to Lead
"No other major Italian American nonprofit has placed women’s leadership so firmly at the forefront, a shift that is poised to reshape our community in the years ahead." -ISDA President Basil Russo
Read MoreFinding Home: An Italian American Journey of Leadership and Heritage
Andrea Bartlett, the Executive Director of Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL), is one of the driving forces behind the national young generations movement.
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