Long Island Business News has selected Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP Attorney Christina M. Russo as a 2026 40 Under Forty recipient.

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.

“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.

Attendance is limited, with sponsors receiving priority access.

There are various sponsorship levels available, which include the right to use the event logo, multimedia marketing, a table to share with co-workers and guests at the event, and much more. If seats are available after the sponsorship deadline, a limited number of individual tickets will go on sale. Tables are only available with sponsorship. To secure a sponsorship to ensure you and your guests can celebrate together, contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner at [email protected].

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/.

About Long Island Business News
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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, Nixon Peabody
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, Rivkin Radler LLP
Samantha Krieger Fischgrund, The Bristal Assisted Living
Maria G. Girardi, Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP
Eren Giray, UHY LLP
Josh Goldeder, 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, TPG Architecture
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.

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