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

40 Under Forty 2024: Brandon Robbins, helps feed those in need

Robbins is all about forging genuine and meaningful connections.

40 Under Forty 2024: Elizabeth Kazinskas, groundbreaking city councillor

Kazinskas hit the ground running as a city counselor. During her first term in 2018, she played an integral leadership role in getting Gardner’s $3.5-million public school athletic complex project passed by the City Council.

40 Under Forty alumni: Sarah Connell Sanders, Class of 2020 – co-authored a book on teacher burnout

In the four years since her original recognition, Connell Sanders has experienced many firsts.

40 Under Forty 2024: Leonard Jusme, mental health pioneer

Since opening, Jusme has grown his practice from one provider to three providers of color on a staff offering a range of expertise including depression treatment, trauma therapy, and racial identity.

40 Under Forty alumni: Derek Canton, Class of 2018 – entrepreneur caught the NBA’s attention

In just the six years since his 40 under Forty award, Canton has made Paerpay, his contactless payment solution for restaurants, an internationally utilized brand

40 Under Forty 2024: Kim Welch, mental health art therapist

Having worked as a clinical services coordinator, school-based counselor, and art therapist throughout her career, Welch had helped children, adults, and families through workshops and individual and group counseling, all services she now offers through her private practice.

40 Under Forty 2024: Elisa Chan, grew personal practice 500%

Since joining G9 in June 2020, Chan has grown her personal practice by 500%, playing a key role in G9 more than tripling its revenue since bringing her on board.

40 Under Forty alumni: Stacey Luster, Class of 2000 – groundbreaking education executive

Before she was named to the inaugural class of WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Stacey Luster was breaking new ground as the first Black woman elected to Worcester City Council.

40 Under Forty alumni: Ché Anderson, Class of 2018 – community advocate advises Gov. Healey

In the past six years, Anderson has shifted his career away from municipal government and toward higher education, working to connect with the Worcester community through the lens of health equity.