American International College Names Mary Mazza Vice President for Human Resources

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) appointed Mary Mazza vice president for Human Resources. In this role, she will oversee all aspects of HR operations, focusing on strategies that enhance workplace culture and support employee engagement. With more than 25 years of experience in human-resources leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise to AIC.

“As vice president for Human Resources, my priority is to enhance and streamline HR operations while fostering a positive and supportive work environment,” Mazza said. “I look forward to partnering with leadership to ensure that employees feel valued and engaged in the important work they do at AIC.”

Before joining AIC, Mazza served as senior vice president for Human Resources at Farm Credit Financial Partners, where she led HR initiatives and was a member of the executive leadership team. Before that, she spent 17 years as Human Resources director for HealthSouth, now Encompass Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in communications from Westfield State University.

“AIC is committed to cultivating a workplace culture that reflects our core values and supports our employees, a key focus of our strategic plan,” interim President Nicolle Cestero said. “Mary’s dedication to aligning HR strategies with these priorities makes her a valuable addition to our leadership team.”