Berkeley College Foundation Welcomes New Board of Directors Member
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Photo Caption: Nico Caraballo of Linden, NJ, founder of Nicasio & Co. Horology, has joined the Berkeley College Foundation as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
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The Berkeley College Foundation recently welcomed Nico Caraballo, founder of Nicasio & Co. Horology, as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Caraballo has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit operations, development/fundraising, programming, and event coordination. The appointment was approved by the Berkeley College Foundation Board of Directors in May 2025. Caraballo is a resident of Linden, NJ.
“Service to the community is something that is part of my DNA,” Caraballo said. “As a long-time nonprofit development officer and executive, I look forward to using my experiences in the nonprofit world to help the Berkeley College Foundation and overall community by acquiring more resources to fund even more scholarships.”
The Berkeley College Foundation held its inaugural Scholarship Awards Dinner in 2017, and since that time has awarded nearly $274,000 in scholarships to 75 academically deserving, need-based students.
“Nico’s passion and commitment to the nonprofit sector is truly impressive,” said Ellen Zitis, Executive Director, Berkeley College Foundation. “His expertise in fundraising, grant procurement, and strategic planning, as well as his enthusiasm, will benefit the Berkley College Foundation, and we are delighted to have him on board.”
Caraballo most recently served as Chief Development Officer for Ironbound Community Corporation, a community-based organization that delivers programs and services to improve the quality of life for East Ward residents of Newark, NJ. He has also served in leadership roles with the Office of Special Education at Newark Public Schools; Little Kids Rock, a national music education nonprofit; and Catchafire, an online skills-based volunteer platform and marketplace for nonprofit capacity building. Caraballo recently founded the luxury watch company Nicasio & Co. Horology, a social impact venture that reflects his philanthropic roots by contributing a portion of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations.
About the Berkeley College Foundation
The mission of the Berkeley College Foundation is to provide support and resources to students pursuing quality experiences in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students to help defray the cost of tuition and to enhance participation in educational enrichment activities. The Foundation also supports the food pantries at Berkeley College campuses in Woodland Park and Newark, NJ, and New York City, NY. Based in New Jersey, the charitable organization received 501(c)(3) status in 2015. The website address is https://berkeleycollegefoundation.org.
About Berkeley CollegeBerkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 12 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2025 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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