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Executive Director / Founder
Alyssa Mazzone is a recent graduate from Marist University, where she studied Business Administration and Music. She has previously been seen on stage in numerous local and professional productions since the age of 18 months old with St. John Villa Academy, St. George Theatre, St. Peter's Boys High School, Notre Dame Academy, In The Wings Productions, Broadway Workshop, Moore Catholic High School, Marist College, Radio City Music Hall, and many more! Additionally, Alyssa has been the writer, assistant composer, and director of numerous original musicals. Alyssa is also a licensed / certified voice teacher through New York Vocal Coaching, where she trained under Justin Stoney. Alyssa has been passionate about helping others her entire life and is beyond excited that this company is able to combine her three biggest passions: performing, disability advocacy and awareness, and fundraising!
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Finance Director
Matthew Mazzone is President of Mazzone Ace Hardware Corp., a four-store chain located in New York City. Throughout his time with Ace, Mr. Mazzone has served as a member of the Paint and Children Miracle Network Retailer Input Teams, as well as the Ace Retailer Group Leader Advisory Board. He also served on Benjamin Moore’s local and national retailer advisory councils. Mr. Mazzone currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ace Hardware, as well as the Board of Directors for Ace International Holdings, Ltd.. Mr. Mazzone holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from St. John’s University.
Studio Assistant
Brianna Courtien is a rising senior at the College of Staten Island, where she is studying Elementary Education. She has previously appeared in productions of Newsies, Shrek, and Seussical, in addition to performing in numerous dance competitions. Brianna was recently seen in ImpACT's Summer 2026 production of Mean Girls as a Dance Captain and the Assistant Stage Manager. Brianna is passionate about the arts and is so excited to bring that to life with ImpACT!
Operations Manager
Matthew DeSimone is a student at Lincoln Technical Institute studying HVAC. He has previously been seen on stage in numerous academic and local productions since the third grade with Susan E. Wagner High School, St. Joseph Hill Academy, the Star Players, ImpACT Theatre NY, and many more. Matthew is passionate about helping others and performing arts and be beyond excited to bring that to life within ImpACT!