Congratulations to three area residents who were named to the Worcester Business Journal’s 40 under 40, class of 2026.

As the WBJ wrote in its announcement: 

“Their impact extends beyond their day jobs. Throughout this year’s class, professional achievement is intertwined with community involvement. Winners coach youth sports, serve on nonprofit boards, mentor students and younger professionals, advocate for people in need, raise money for charities, and volunteer in the communities where they live and work.

“Now in its 27th year, WBJ’s 40 Under Forty awards recognize some of the region’s most promising young professionals. If you want to celebrate with them and meet this amazing class of winners, you are invited to attend the 40 Under Forty event at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

“These 40 leaders aren’t preparing to shape the future of Central Massachusetts.

“They’ve already started.”

Akosua Agyepong lives in Dudley and is a senior attorney at Turco Legal, P.C., in Worcester. Agyepong’s commitment to ensuring access to justice extends well beyond her family law practice at Turco Legal. She provides pro bono assistance to residents navigating probate and family court.

Sarah Foley lives in Charlton and is vice president of marketing and culture advancement, Coghlin Cos., in Westborough. Foley has spent nearly 14 years helping shape how Coghlin Cos. presents itself to customers, employees, and the Central Massachusetts community.

Nayara Tonin lives in Webster and is a lead bioprocessing associate, WuXi Biologics, in Worcester. Tonin came to the U.S. to pursue biotechnology and is now helping design a more than $300-million biologics manufacturing facility, representing manufacturing end users as the company designs its commercial facility.