American International College Announces New Board of Trustees Members
In addition to his undergraduate degree, Carroll holds a Level II Certified Financial Planner ™ certification. He is actively involved in his community, volunteering with Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut, as well as with local youth football and cheerleading organizations, and was recently asked to join the Executive Leadership Committee for the New Haven, Connecticut Walk for Alzheimer’s Association.
Falcone earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Bentley University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship from the F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in education from Saint Mary’s College and a Master of Education in reading from American International College. Raschilla also holds a professional license from the Massachusetts Department of Education.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University and a Master of Education in educational administration from the University of Massachusetts. Romano was selected as a 2010 Fellow with Building Excellent Schools.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Trinity College in Hartford and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Washington University Global Studies Law Review.
Thibault currently serves on the board of the Women’s Fund of Western Mass. and is on the Personnel Committee of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Each December, she leads the firm’s team in the Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage in Northampton, raising funds and awareness to support survivors of domestic violence.
The addition of these five trustees reflects AIC’s ongoing commitment to strategic leadership and to advancing its mission of providing access, opportunity, and meaningful educational experiences that prepare students for success.
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Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral-granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts, and Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Education. AIC supports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity for its students and the community.
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Denise Vozella Public Relations and Communications Manager
SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2025. The new trustees are Charlie Carroll, John Falcone, Stefania Raschilla, Rachel Romano, and Rebecca Thibault. These additions bring a wealth of experience in education, finance, law, and business leadership to the College’s governing board.
Charlie Carroll is a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investment Company. A graduate of AIC with a Bachelor of Science in marketing, Carroll began his career as a financial planner with American Express. Over the years, he has held leadership roles with nationally recognized firms, including Liberty Mutual, TD Bank, TD Ameritrade, and First Country Bank, serving in positions ranging from head of sales to senior vice president.
John Falcone began his career as an acquisitions analyst at Colony Hills Capital before joining his family’s business, Rocky’s Ace Hardware. Since then, he has held several roles within the company, including category manager and director of merchandising. In his current position as process engineer, Falcone focuses on streamlining operations, developing scalable processes, and advancing innovation to strengthen organizational performance. Together with his family, he is helping lead the company’s continued growth and innovation.
Stefania Raschilla has served as the superintendent of schools in West Springfield since May 2023, overseeing nine schools and nearly 4,000 students. She has worked in urban public education since 1999, beginning her career in the Springfield Public School System. Over the years, Raschilla has served in a range of roles, including elementary school teacher, reading director, principal, and chief instructional officer.
Rachel Romano is the founder and executive director of Veritas Prep Charter School in Springfield. Established in 2012 as a middle school, Veritas Prep has since expanded to include a high school. Before founding Veritas Prep, Romano served as a teacher and school leader in the Springfield Public Schools and as executive director of the Christa McAuliffe Regional Charter School in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Rebecca Thibault is a shareholder and Co-Managing Partner at Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury, and Murphy, P.C., where she focuses on advising and representing businesses and institutions in corporate and transactional matters, including real estate. Her clients include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses across a range of sectors.