Chaminade High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Fioraliso ’03 as its new Director of Alumni Engagement. Ted joined the Office of Advancement in January and brings a strong record of alumni leadership, relationship-building, and professional experience to the role.

Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, president of Chaminade High School, welcomed Ted back to campus, stating, “Ted embodies the lifelong bond that defines the Chaminade alumni experience. As a graduate who has remained deeply connected to the school and its mission, he brings both professional expertise and a genuine passion for engaging our alumni community. We are thrilled to welcome him home and confident he will strengthen the connections that unite Chaminade Men across generations.” 

Most recently, Ted served as vice president of content & strategy at the American Hotel & Lodging Association in Washington, DC, where he built the organization’s first in-house content team focused on its digital presence. During his years in Washington, he took a leading role in energizing Chaminade’s local alumni chapter. He regularly organized and executed events, encouraged networking and mentorship opportunities, and served as a key point of connection for alumni in the region, helping to strengthen engagement and foster a sense of community among Chaminade graduates.

Meet the Advancement Team: Deborah Kendric, CLS Administrator; Katie Hess, Director of Development; Ted Fioraliso, Director of Alumni Engagement; Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81; and Chris Hanley, Executive Director of Advancement.

“I’m excited to welcome Ted to the team,” said Director of Development Katie Hess. “I look forward to working closely together to strengthen alumni relationships and advance our shared mission in meaningful ways.”

Previously, Ted spent seven years as a senior reporter and executive producer at the Gray Television Washington News Bureau, where he managed a team of political reporters and covered multiple presidential and midterm elections. His journalism career also included roles at Fox News Channel in New York City, Lilly Broadcasting in Washington, WHEC-TV in Rochester, and WENY-TV in Elmira.

 “I am thrilled to welcome Ted as Chaminade’s new director of alumni engagement. Ted brings a strong background in journalism that will be an extraordinary asset as we strengthen the way we celebrate and connect our alumni,” said Executive Director of Advancement Chris Hanley ’80. “I will expand my focus on planned giving and the growth of the 1930 Legacy Society while also providing strategic insight and support to the COO and president for the 2030 Strategic Plan.”

A native of Floral Park and a proud Eagle Scout, Ted is a graduate of Chaminade High School’s Class of 2003 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University’s College of Communication.

“I had an amazing experience at Chaminade, and I’m thrilled to be back…this is home,” Ted said. “I’m excited to work with a great team in the advancement office to engage and connect Chaminade’s alumni through events, mentoring programs, and career resource platforms. It doesn’t matter when you graduated; Flyers share a one-of-a-kind bond, and I’m honored to help bring them together.”