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Long Island Business News has chosen this year’s 40 Under Forty honorees.

The 40 Under Forty awards recognize Long Island professionals under the age of 40 who are distinguishing themselves in business, government, education and the nonprofit sector. They have a proven track record of career success, are actively engaged in mentoring and promoting their professions, and find time to give back to their communities. The honorees were selected by a committee of previous recipients and the leadership team of Long Island Business News.

A listing is below.

2026 40 Under Forty

Jose Alfaro, Huntington Inter FC

Marc A. Andreassi Jr., World Cup Concrete

Claudia Baggiano, Tri Power Electric

Kelly Blennau, KPMG

Lorenzo Bono, Home Care Maintenance Company

Gabriella E. Botticelli, Esq., Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Michal Cantor, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP

Nicholas J. Cappadora, Esq., B2K Development

Erika Castro, Castro Custom Cabinetry

Mahnaz Cavalluzzi, Cerini & Associates, LLP

Tom Daniels Jr., Swans Engineering

John Demarinis, Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, a MassMutual Firm

John Di Leonardo, Humane Long Island

Karen Eng

Samantha Krieger Fischgrund, The Bristal Assisted Living

Maria G. Girardi, Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP

Eren Giray, UHY LLP

Josh Goldfeder, Integrity Treatment Partners

Yaryl Gonzalez, National Grid

Ahkyra Jackson, Suffolk County Department of Multicultural Affairs & Community Engagement

Melissa Kaan, NOVA Integrated Facility Management

Irena Karanetz, M.D., Evolve Plastic Surgery PLLC

Meagan Kelly, Health and Welfare Council of Long Island

Scott Kestenbaum, Kestenbaum & Mark LLP

Matt Manoogian, CBRE, Inc.

Mia-Laine Martinez, Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, LLP

Nicholas Matsangos, Oath Law

Jodi Meagher, Lab-Aids, Inc

Kayla Miata, CN Guidance and Counseling Services

Lea Moalemi, Esq., Van Horn & Friedman, PC

Erin Nourijanian, UBS Arena

Thalia Olaya, New York State Executive Chamber

Melissa Pulsinelli, Options for Community Living, Inc.

Antonio Rodríguez-Argüelles, NCIDQ, IIDA, HOK

Christina M. Russo, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP

Glenn Schiotis, Kinexion Network

Dustin Seidman, Strong Island Building Services

Nick Venten, Ernst & Young, LLP

Jackie Viard, Signature Premier Properties

Jason Zove, Standard Advisors Group, Inc.

“The 2026 40 Under Forty are an exceptional group of high achieving, young leaders across a wide spectrum of industries on Long Island. They are making significant contributions to their professions, improving their communities and inspiring change,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Long Island Business News. “They juggle busy jobs, education and family and still find time to make a difference in the lives of others, particularly through mentoring. We at Long Island Business News are pleased to honor this next generation of leaders.”

The honorees will be recognized at a celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Networking, food stations and drinks begin in the Coral Beach area (outdoors, weather permitting) at 4:30 p.m., with the awards celebration at 5:30 p.m. followed by continued networking, dessert and drinks. The event hashtag is #LIBNevents.

Honorees will be profiled in a special section in the Sept. 25 issue of Long Island Business News and will be available online at LIBN.com.

The Experience Sponsor is UHY LLP. For more information and the most updated listing of sponsors of Long Island Business News’ 40 Under Forty, visit https://libn.com/event/40-under-40-awards/.