OUR STORY
The Italian Cultural Centre, or Il Centro, has been an essential part of Vancouver’s cultural landscape for more than three decades. It opened in 1977 when its founding members, 13 existing Italian Associations, came together “to promote and share Italian culture, values and heritage with all communities.”
We have since grown to more than 700 member families and welcome individuals and groups from all ethnicities across the city to enjoy the centre and all it has to offer. Whether it’s our exceptional catering and banqueting spaces, our comprehensive language classes, or our breadth of cultural activities, Il Centro has something for everyone. It is one of the most cherished event venues in Vancouver, and a destination for those who appreciate authentic cultural activities.
Through our collective love of art, food, wine, design, film, music and literature, we proudly share our culture with our community, and welcome all who wish to be part of our vibrant destination in Vancouver.
OUR MISSION:
"To promote and share Italian culture, values and heritage with all communities."
Our Team
Mario Miceli, Executive Director, mario@iccvancouver.ca
Fabio Rasotto, Director of Catering, fabio@iccvancouver.ca
Irada Yuzbayova, Director of Finance, irada@iccvancouver.ca
Elisa Fabiano, Catering Assistant & Events Coordinator, elisa@iccvancouver.ca
Andres Zapata, Digital Marketing Coordinator, andres@iccvancouver.ca
Natalia Ciccozzi, Executive Assistant & Digital Media, content@iccvancouver
Edda Onesti, School Director, edda@iccvancouver.ca
Gianna Omenetto, School Director Assistant, gianna@iccvancouver.ca
Angela Clarke, Museum Director & Curator, angelac@iccvancouver.ca
Shanna Cheng, Museum Assistant, shanna.cheng@hotmail.com
Irene Mazzucato, Accountant, accounting@iccvancouver.ca
Fernanda Lazazzera, Accounting Assistant, fernanda@iccvancouver.ca
Shima Latifi, HR & Payroll Coordinator, payroll@iccvancouver.ca
Roberta Gasparini, Cultural Coordinator, events@iccvancouver.ca
Sharan Purewal, Receptionist & Admin Assistant, info@iccvancouver.ca
Board of Directors
Michael Cuccione, President
Randy Rinaldo, Vice-President
Marinella Michielin, Secretary
Dino Infanti, Treasure
Joe Finamore, Executive Member
Carla Finamore, Chairperson of the Members
Mary McMullen
Connie Risi
Lidia Catalano
Carmelina Cupo
Mike Mollica
Gianni Centanni
Roberto Giustra, Missing from the picture
