In April 2000, representatives from countries all over the world discussed how to promote and maintain the Calabrese culture within their respective countries and the world. Dr. Lombardo represented NIAF in the colloquium.

Lombardo introduced the John Mott Scholarship Endowment Fund that provided scholarships for students of Calabria, Italy. She coordinated efforts with the Mott Foundation Board to help develop an adult learning center in Serra D'Aiello. The first student identified as a scholarship recipient was Giuseppe DeBiase of Serra D'Aiello, Calabria. A computer major at the University of Cosenza, Giuseppe came to the NIAF luncheon to receive his $10,000 Mott Scholarship presented by Lou Pierro, President of the Mott Foundation.