Robert Benedict Blancato

Background

Blancato, Robert Benedict was born on March 30, 1951 in Bronxville, New York, United States. Son of Louis Sebastian and Nancy (Benedict) Blancato.

Education

Bachelor in Government, Georgetown University, 1973. Master of Public Administration, American University, 1985.

Career

Legislation assistant, administrative assistant, Congressman Mario Biaggi, Washington, 1972-1988; staff director subcommittee on human services, United States House Aging Committee, Washington, 1977-1989; administrator, 19th Congressional District New York, Washington, 1988-1989; exec.dir., Italian American Heritage Center, Catholic U., Washington, since 1989; director institutions public policy, National Italian American Foundation, Washington, since 1989. Adjunct faculty New School for Social Research, New York City, since 1983, Hunter College, Brookdale Center on Aging, New York City, since 1990.

Achievements

• Robert Benedict Blancato has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President board directors National Meals on Wheels Foundation, since 1990. Member National Council on Aging, American Society on Aging, National Committee for Provention of Elder Abuse (1st vice president since 1990), Order of Sons of Italy.

Interests

• Avocations: running, golf, tennis, volunteer work.

Connections

Married Janice Marie Blancato, July 20, 1985.