GIAA'S Current Executive Officers
Presidents Emeriti- Paul Borghese, Guy Palumbo
President- Carlo Fiorletta
1st Vice President- Samantha Santoro
2nd VP.- Lou Nargi
Secretary/Treasurer- Mara Lesemann
Councilor- Elaine LeGaro
Councilor- Ron Piretti
Councilor- Carson Grant
Alternate Councilor- Lauren Cozza
Alternate Councilor- Simcha Borenstein
GIAA is dedicated to the following common goals:
- TO PROMOTE positive images of Italian Americans in the mass media and popular culture whenever possible while keeping the Italian American community and general public informed that actors must sometimes accept stereotypical roles in order to "earn a living" in a tough industry.
- TO FACILITATE Film, Television and Theatrical career opportunities and networking relationships amongst fellow Italian American Actors, Writers, Directors and Producers.
- TO PRESERVE and promote the awareness of Italian Culture & Heritage.
- TO ENCOURAGE and practice the study of the Italian language, Italian American Theatre and our rich history.
- TO FOSTER THE VALUES of such awareness knowledge and pride in young Italian Americans.
Sister Unions
- Screen Actors Guild
- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
- Actors Equity Association
- American Guild of Musical Artists
- American Guild of Variety Artists
- Hebrew Actors Union
Founded in 1937 as the ITALIAN ACTORS UNION
An affiliate of the AFL-CIO
A Branch of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America
The Italian Actors Union was founded in 1937. Through the years it has experienced many transitions as other theatrical unions and guilds emerged and jurisdictions were juggled. The IAU is now also recognized as GIAA. Never has there been a more exciting time in the history of the union. GIAA is committed to helping Advance, Promote, Foster and Protect the welfare of its members not only within its own jurisdiction but with the jurisdictions of its sister unions. Additionally GIAA serves the purpose of preserving the history and awareness of Italian Heritage amongst its members.
