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Lisa Pizzella was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Belleville, NJ. She developed her interest in Italian Heritage and Culture by her mother Gloria and especially by her father Dominick, who was raised in Italy. He routinely educated her and her brothers about Italians and their achievements, during family time. Her family moved to Brick Township in 1973 where she continued her education and graduated from Brick Township High School. Continuing her education after high school Lisa attended and graduated from Georgian Court College in Lakewood NJ. Lisa, being proud of her Italian Heritage and Culture, took Italian language classes while attending high school and has toured many areas of Italy, over the years. As her interest grew, she joined her first Italian Organization, Brick UNICO in 2001. She became very involved in Brick UNICO and has served in various capacities, including as an officer. Lisa has been Brick UNICO’s top officer, President several times since 2001. Additionally, she has served as District Governor during her tenure with Brick UNICO, representing Central and South Jersey for UNICO National. Lisa is also on the board of the Italian American One Voice Coalition. For her efforts she has received several awards from both organizations, over the years. She is especially proud to have received the Millie Grazie award from IAOVC. For her efforts to expand the district, UNICO National awarded her the District Governor‘s Award. Lisa is a Financial Advisor servicing clients for over 30 years. She enjoys Ballroom Dancing and is a member of the Shore Acres Yacht Club located on the Barnegat Bay in Brick Township.
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