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

Economy

Worcester appoints Alexandra Kalkounis as its first female city solicitor

The City of Worcester will now receive legal counsel from its first female city solicitor as Alexandra Kalkounis has been named to the cabinet position.

Diversity & Inclusion

🔒Stepping into the storm: As Worcester’s newly appointed chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy has his work cut out for him to advance the City’s...

Until October, the City’s chief equity officer role had been vacant since April 2022.

Best of Business 2025: Best Ownership

These companies including realty, dessert, and companies represent the businesses with the best ownership in Central Massachusetts for 2025.

Best of Business 2025: Best Employee Services

These companies including limousine, health insurance, and staffing firms were the best employee services providers in Central Massachusetts for 2025.

Best of Business 2025: Best Food & Drink

These eateries including restaurants, cafes, and bars, represent the best food and drinks in Central Massachusetts for 2025.

Nonprofits

Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce closes, transitioning members to the Nashoba Valley chamber

Thirty-six years after its inception, the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce has closed.

Economy

Boston Scientific promotes HR executive to chief human resources officer

Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has promoted Miriam O’Sullivan to the C-suite position senior vice president and chief human resources officer.

Economy

Edward Street promotes early childhood education advocate to CEO

Worcester nonprofit Edward Street has promoted employee Kim Davenport to the child care advocate’s leading role of CEO, effective Monday.

Health Care

Mental health treatment research firm opens Worcester location

As mental health disorders continue to be a mounting issue both state and nationwide, a new research company working to advance clinical trials for behavioral health indications has opened its doors in Worcester.

Banking & Finance