Mica Kanner-Mascolo

mkannermascolo@wbjournal.com

Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she studied creative writing. An East Coast native, Mica currently resides in Central Massachusetts.

Covers: Health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion

2025 Power 100: Michael Welch

Welch works to center the community as he leads the region’s seventh largest bank. Leading an institution with $2.4 billion in local deposits and $2.6 billion in assets as of June 30 means the pressure is on Welch to strategically invest in initiatives to support both the bank and the towns and cities it operates in.

2025 Power 100: Dana Neshe

When Neshe stepped into her executive roles in 2024, she made Middlesex Savings the largest woman-run bank in Central Massachusetts. She was promoted from her previous position as chief operating officer, playing a key role in the bank rounding out last year with more than $6 billion in total assets and $5.2 billion in total deposits.

Banking & Finance

Clinton Savings Bank names new board member

Clinton Savings Bank has elected Stephen O’Neil to the institution’s board of directors, a position he assumed on April 24.

Banking & Finance

Nativity School of Worcester gifted $3M, renames boys division after co-founder

Nativity School of Worcester has received its second $3-million dollar gift in two years, this time, from an anonymous, long-term supporter of the private Jesuit middle school.

Economy

Former CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital lands new role

After her swift February resignation as CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Carolyn Jackson has assumed a new role as head of another Massachusetts hospital.

Government & Politics

Framingham Union Hospital considering keeping scaled-down NICU open following public outcry

Framingham Union Hospital's parent company has said it will consider the public’s request to operate at least a NICU with reduced services.

Economy

Better Business Bureau CEO departs after one year, succeeded by Hanover Theatre VP

The president and CEO of the Worcester-based Better Business Bureau of Central New England has stepped down from his position after just one year on the job.

Diversity & Inclusion

Safe Exit Initiative launches sex trafficking outreach program in Baltimore

Safe Exit Initiative, a Worcester nonprofit supporting those involved in the sex trade, has expanded its reach into the Mid-Atlantic, launching a harm reduction and outreach program in Baltimore.

Economy

MetroWest Medical Center CEO resigns, replaced by interim leader from Florida

John Whitlock, CEO of MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, has resigned, putting an end to the tenure of the hospital’s sixth leader since 2017.

Banking & Finance

ConnectM delisted from Nasdaq, CEO says he’s surprised

Following months of compliance issues, Marlborough-based green energy technology company ConnectM Technology Solutions has been delisted from the Nasdaq stock market.

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