1990s
Timothy P. Horan '95
has been nominated by Governor Maura Healey to serve as an Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court of Massachusetts. Horan has spent the last twenty-one years in private practice, first at a small law firm and, since 2016, as a solo practitioner, where his practice has focused on all aspects of probate and family law, including divorce and custody disputes, estate planning, and probate matters. He has also handled a wide range of criminal and civil matters in the District and Superior Courts. Prior to that, he served as an Investigator and Prosecuting Counsel for the Division of Professional Licensure where he oversaw investigations and prosecutions related to healthcare fraud. He has also served as an Analyst and Victim Witness Advocate at the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.2000s
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.
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 '08
has been named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list. Minichiello received her bachelor's 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 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 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 '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.
Alexandra E. Valdez '15
has been named to the 2025 ALX100: 100 Latino leaders making a difference across Massachusetts. This is the third annual list of exceptional Latino leaders named by the nonpartisan, collaborative nonprofit, We are ALX. Valdez currently serves as the Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Boston, previously serving in the Mayors Office as Executive Director, Mayors Office of Women's Advancement and prior to that as Director of Engagement, Economic Mobility Lab.2020s
Andrew Alward '24
has been appointed the new town administrator for Chester, MA. Alward received his masters degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Fitchburg State.
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.
Andrew "AJ" J. Morris '23
has been hired full-time by the Athol Police Department, where he had been serving as a reserve officer. Morris will soon finish his masters in criminal just at Fitchburg State and served for two years on the university's police force.
Eliezer Rivera '21, '24
has been named Assistant Director of Admissions at Fitchburg State. Rivera will the university's liaison with the four high schools in Fitchburg, Fitchburg High, Sizer, St. Bernard’s and Monty Tech, as well as working with Lunenburg, Leominster, Gardner and Littleton.