Mary Grisolano Joins Opportunity Village as COO
LAS VEGAS (April 23, 2025) – Mary Grisolano has joined Opportunity Village as Chief Operating Officer, where she oversees the nonprofit’s events, the Opportunity Village Thrift Store, and the organization’s business lines. Grisolano comes to Opportunity Village after previously working as vice president of operations for Cirque du Soleil, Resident Show Division. Before that she was the managing director of Blue Man Group for many years.
“Mary joins Opportunity Village with a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry that’s imperative to growing and supporting OV’s signature events, including the Magical Forest, HallOVeen, and Las Vegas Great Santa Run,” said Bob Brown, president and CEO of Opportunity Village. “We are grateful she’s here.”
In addition to hosting its signature events each year, Opportunity Village operates several business lines that serve as workforce training opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provide direct employment, and support funding for program services. The business divisions of Opportunity Village include OV Cleans, Paper Pros, OV Solutions, Dessie’s Table Cookies, Dessie’s Table Events, OV Artworks Studio, printing and mailing services, promotional buttons, and rag reclamation.
Mary holds a BFA from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana in Theatre Studies. A full list of the Opportunity Village leadership team can be found here.
About Opportunity Village
Since 1954, Opportunity Village has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves. Through workforce development, community employment, day services, inclusive housing, arts and social recreation, they are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration, and unleash creative passions. Opportunity Village thrives with the funding from our social enterprises, signature events and the generous philanthropy of our donors and community partners. Together, we are successfully empowering, employing, and serving people with disabilities – positively impacting lives. For more information on Opportunity Village, visit www.opportunityvillage.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Laura Foster, Opportunity Village
702-268-8658 or Fosterl@opportunityvillage.org
