Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | August 16, 2021 | Worcester Business Journal 29 MEMBER FDIC MEMBER DIF CELEBRATE SUCCESS. web5.com 800.696.9401 Congratulations to all who joined the 40 Under Forty class. When it comes to our community, we're always ready to Seeing our fellow community members succeed is something we're always thrilled to celebrate. After all, supporting our local businesses and their incredible people has always been one of our top priorities. Congratulations Jared Forman and all the 40U40 honorees! 281 main st. downtown 774-420-7107 tag us @deadhorsehill 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y With a lifelong dedication to serving underprivileged communities in Massachusetts, Dixon is the youngest and first person of color to lead the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging as president and CEO. The agency is a leader in connecting older adults and caregivers to elder services, serving more than 150,000 people in 61 Massachusetts communities. Since taking on the position two years ago, Dixon has been an advocate for senior citizens even before the coronavirus pandemic put that population at one of the highest risks. During the height of the pandemic, he collaborated with government and nonprofit organizations to distribute clothing, legal support, and more than $3 million for Meals on Wheels. Additionally, he is a board member of Public Guardian Services, which offers guardianship and conservatorship services. Dixon spent more than a decade working for local, state, and federal government officials, including former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) and Mass. Rep. Mary Keefe (D-Worcester). He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Howard and Clark universities, as well as a PhD in community and public affairs from SUNY Binghamton. - K.H. What TV show character would you like to be? Andrew Zimmern from Bizarre Foods How do you define success? Helping others realize their full potential. When a statute eventually gets built of you, what will the plaque say? Hope and purpose are still possible. Keep the faith. Dr. Moses S. Dixon, 34 President & CEO Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging, Inc., in Worcester Residence: Worcester Birthplace: Hartsville, S.C. Colleges: The State University of New York at Binghamton, Clark University, Howard University, The Morehouse School of Medicine Toscano always dreamed of opening her own salon but thought the opportunity was decades in the future. However, her boyfriend (now husband) encouraged her to chase after her dream and with a small loan from her parents and a 600-square-foot space, Sheena's Salon & Spa was born. Toscano then expanded her business to a 7,000-square-foot salon with 12 stations, five spa treatment rooms, a nail care room, and a cutting-edge color bar. Surviving the COVID lockdowns was a struggle felt by all small businesses, but Toscano came back stronger, hiring additional employees and planning to expand to a 20,000-square-foot facility. Each time the salon grows, Toscano selects historic buildings in Spencer and restores them. As a Green Circle Salons member, she recycles all the beauty waste from her salon and is committed to using only cruelty-free, green beauty products. Toscano joined the Spencer Exchange Club in 2018 and created an 18 under 18 award for teens who make a positive difference in the community. Toscano offers free oncology massages for cancer patients through Hope Oncology Massage, Inc. and provides free haircuts to the Seven Hills Foundation. - S.P. What Central Mass. community is best? Spencer is the best community of course!!!! I have lived in Worcester and Honolulu and chose to settle in Spencer because it just feels like home. The business owners are hands down the best around. Each one is so eager to help out all the different charities and sponsoring our club sports teams. What life goal will you accomplish in the next 10 years? I have always had in the back of my mind someday I would open a cosmetology school. Having been myself and having hired close to 50 graduates of cosmetology school I just see so much room for improvement. Sheena Toscano, 39 Owner & operator Sheena's Salon & Spa Inc., in Spencer Residence: Spencer Birthplace: Worcester Colleges: Hawaii Pacific University, Rob Roy Academy

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