Museo Staff
Sandra Bagnatori
Executive Director
Bianca Friundi
Curator and Communications Director
Alice Amigassi
Designer & Digital Media Manager
Susan Filippo
Assistant Executive Director
Tessa Shanahan
Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors, 2024
The Board of Directors is elected by Museo members at the annual Membership Meeting. It is an extremely active Board: each Director pledges an annual donation and also works on various committees such as Development, Art, Events and Education.
Victoria LoBue
President
Mark Delucia
1st Vice President
Vince Fausone
2nd Vice President
Mary Serventi-Steiner
Secretary
Mark Schiavenza
Treasurer
Sandra Bagnatori
Board Member
Beverley Siri Borelli
Board Member
Ken Borelli
Board Member
Elena Brittain
Board Member
David Cincotta
Board Member
Gabriella Judd Cirelli
Board Member
David Giannini
Board Member
James Sangiacomo
Board Member
To contact any of the teachers send an email to info@sfmuseo.org or call the Museo at (415) 673-2200.
Teaching Staff
Karen D. Antonelli, Ph.D.
(Italian Literature, UCLA) – Karen teaches Intermediate and Advanced Italian, Advanced Conversation, Literature and Cinema.
Bianca Friundi
(Foreign Languages and Translation, Istituto Universitario Lingue Moderne, Milano) – Bianca teaches Beginning and Advanced Italian, Advanced Conversation, and Reading.
Roberta Lamanda
(B.S. in Political Science, La Sapienza, Roma)
Francesca Lane Kautz, M.A.
(Italian Language and Literature, San Francisco State University) – Francesca teaches Intermediate and Advanced Italian.
Carlo Padula, M.A.
(Italian Language and Literature, San Francisco State University)
Michael Wong
(BS in Computer Science and Math from the UC Davis and BFA and MFA in Painting/Drawing from San Francisco Art Institute) – Michael teaches of the C.I.A.O. program
Alleanza
The Alleanza group promotes and supports the Museo through volunteer service, public relations, and fundraising. Every year Alleanza puts on fabulous events such as the Antipasti Dinner, the Festa dei Dolci, Bocce Ball Tournament, Pasta Contest and SF Giants Italian Heritage night. Alleanza members meet every other month to plan their events.
If you are interested in joining the Museo Alleanza, please email at info@sfmuseo.org or call the Museo at (415) 673-2200.
Volunteers
At the Museo Italo Americano, we are fortunate to have a wonderful group of volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise to support our mission of preserving and sharing cultural heritage.
Our volunteers are the heart of our museum, dedicating their passion
and energy to various projects and activities that make a meaningful impact on our community.
We are always looking to expand our volunteer team and welcome individuals who share our enthusiasm for art, history, and community involvement. Whether you’re a student looking to gain experience, a professional seeking to give back, or someone simply passionate about cultural heritage, there’s a place for you at the Museo Italo Americano.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email at info@sfmuseo.org or call the Museo at (415) 673-2200.
