Class Notes

2000s

Margie Breault
Margie M. Breault '13
has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Breault received her bachelors degree in Human Services from Fitchburg State. She currently serves as the Business and Community Advancement Manager, City of Worcester and is the Owner of Prism of Brilliance: An entrepreneurial force driving equity, empowerment, and new opportunities for businesses and residents.
Rob Carlin
Robert A. Carlin, Jr. '00
has been appointed the interim high school principal of St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg. Along with owning his own photography business, Carlin has been teaching theology, English and Photography at St. Bernard's for the past two years. Carlin received his bachelors degree in photography from Fitchburg State and then went on to receive his masters in pastoral ministry from Anna Maria and a Master of Theology from Boston College. 
Brittany L. Minichiello
Brittany L. Minichiello '08
has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Minichiello received her bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Fitchburg State. She is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of BEspoke Medical Affairs Solutions: A trailblazer in women-owned healthcare consulting with global reach and local commitment.
Stephen Sierpina
Stephen M. Sierpina '06
has been appointed the new high school principal for the Marlborough Public Schools. Sierpina has 25 years of experience in public education, as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in urban and suburban settings. He earned his masters degree in educational leadership from Fitchburg State.

2010s

Aurelia Lyman
Aurelia B. Lyman '16
has been profiled for her work on the 50th anniversary production of the North American Tour of THE WIZ. Lyman received  her bachelors degree in Industrial Technology from Fitchburg State. After graduation she was hired for a tour with the Chamber Theatre out of Boston and a year later was brought on as the head carpenter of the Tony Award winning show, Million Dollar Quartet.  Lyman says Technical Theatre Professor Cap Cordan had a lot of influence on her journey to behind-the-stage. Read more about Aurelia Lyman.
Nicholas Rocheleau
Nicholas Rocheleau '11
has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Rocheleau received his bachelors degree in Industrial Technology from Fitchburg State. He currently serves as the Director of Engineering for Rocheleau Tool & Die: A fourth-generation leader driving technical excellence and global growth while keeping deep roots in our Commonwealth.

2020s

Kaleigh A. Maio
Kaleigh A. Maio '20
has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Maio received her MBA from Fitchburg State. She is currently the Vice President of Human Resources at Heywood Healthcare. She is a leader who has guided a major health system through extraordinary challenges with strength and compassion.  
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