Marilyn Orlando was born in San Jose CA October 8, 1946. She grew up in Sunnyvale on a cherry, apricot and prune orchard until the family ranch was sold in 1963 and the family moved to Willow Glen.. She remains in the home purchased by her family in 1963. She was married at an early age, 19, but lost her husband to cancer just 12 years later. She remarried in 1999 but unfortunately lost her husband Gene in 2019. She has no children but a nephew and niece from her deceased brother and sees them often. Marilyn’s dream when growing up was to be a stewardess but her first husband was a pilot so she obtained her pilot’s license which satisfied her desire to be in the air. She was in the jewelry business for awhile after losing her first husband when a friend said you should research the reverse mortgage business. After researching she settled on becoming a reverse mortgage loan officer since she realized that helping seniors retain their homes would be a very gratifying experience. She has been doing this for the past 18 years and loves working with seniors. She was fortunate enough to meet Pasquale about 10 years ago and was immediately interested in Pasquale’s desire for developing, scheduling, producing, and implementing the Notable Music and Arts Organizations Programs to provide an effective means to celebrate music and performing arts and education to enrich and improve the lives of thousands of socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Silicon Valley. She is honored to be on the Board of NMAO and promoting their mission.
Adriana Mattera
Adriana Mattera is a dynamic professional who is passionate about storytelling and production. She is also enthusiasticabout every kind of artistic expression and enjoys traveling to new places and learning about new cultures and languages. She believes her experiences and conversations with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures will be a thread and an enrichment to her work.
Adriana graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Jose State University with a degree in TV, Radio, and Film, and she earned an AA Cum Laude in Communication at Evergreen Valley College. Additionally, she attended prestigious seminars and workshops, including the Robert McKee Seminar in Los Angeles, to further enrich her understanding of storytelling techniques.
With a background in screenwriting, script editing, and production, Adriana has contributed to various projects across different mediums, showcasing her versatile skill set and creative vision. As a Screenwriter and Production Assistant at NMAO, Adriana was involved in the creation of music videos and PBS Specials. Adriana was also involved in realizing independent short movies and screenwriting for advertisements promoting innovative startups. Her work extends from subtitle translation to contributions to online newspapers and literary magazines. Her experience has allowed her to explore unconventional storytelling methods and cultivate her craft as a screenwriter.
Adriana Mattera is not only dedicated to her professional pursuits but also actively contributes her time and skills to various nonprofit organizations, demonstrating her commitment to social causes and community engagement. She volunteered in Italy with the Ministry of Defence and different non-profit organizations, providing support and care for homeless individuals and refugees and helping them integrate into society. As a volunteer for Croce Rosa, Adriana contributed to providing essential medical assistance and support to underserved individuals. Adriana also serves as a member of the board for NMAO Italy.
Gail Rudolph
Gail Rudolph is the acclaimed author of Power Up Power Down, How to Reclaim Control and Make Every Situation a Win/Win, which has reached best-selling status on both the USA Today and Wall Street Journal lists. Through her book, Gail guides readers in discovering how to leverage their interpersonal power and navigate power dynamics in any situation. Power Up Power Down is praised by New York Times best-selling author Tim Enochs, who says, “This book truly has the power to change your life.”
As a certified instructor of the seven universal Principles of Persuasion, based on the research of “The Godfather of Influence,” Dr. Robert Cialdini, Gail holds a distinguished position among only 13 individuals worldwide, standing out as one of two women and the only woman in the United States, with this accolade.
Gail's professional expertise spans consulting, executive coaching, authorship, and training, with a rich background in C-Suite leadership across diverse organizations. She possesses a master’s degree in Human Services Administration, a bachelor of science in Psychology, and a Leadership Certification from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Additionally, Gail is a recognized Value-Based Leadership Expert, Wiley DISC Consultant, and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and has developed and trademarked several proprietary training programs and assessments.
As the visionary CEO and founder of Gail Rudolph Collaborative, Gail empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to maximize their impact by facilitating pivots, growth, and transcendence of past achievements. Renowned internationally for her insights in sales, fundraising, generational dynamics, influence, leadership, interpersonal power dynamics, customer service, team building, mindset, and diversity, equity and inclusion, Gail is dedicated to helping others become positive "agents of change.”
Helen Marchese Owen
Dr. Mariam Ghazvini Edd
Pasquale Esposito
Samira Ghazvini, Esq.
Samira Ghazvini with Pasquale Esposito established NMAO in 2012 to promote music education. As an attorney, Ghazvini noted in her practice that many of the children in her cases lacked access to the music and the arts. She noted that as the music and arts programs were being eliminated in the schools that many children could benefit from music and arts programs that would improve their self-esteem and provide for an outlet where they could prosper and develop their leadership and social skills. With her extensive experience in managing artists and producing music and cultural events, she partnered with Pasquale Esposito to establish NMAO. Ghazvini graduated from UCLA with a BA in International Economics in 1999 and received her JD from Santa Clara University’s Law School in 2002.