Adelphi Recognizes 10 Exceptional Young Alumni
New Yorkers, Long Islanders Honored By Adelphi
Garden City, NY (08/22/2024) — Adelphi University is proud to announce the 10 outstanding young alumni who have achieved remarkable career and professional accomplishments before celebrating their 10-year Adelphi reunion. These extraordinary individuals will be honored at a special ceremony on Friday, September 27, at Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony is part of Adelphi's Spirit Weekend festivities, which bring together the university community to celebrate its rich history and vibrant future.
Since 2012, Adelphi has recognized over 100 individuals with this prestigious honor. The 10 alumni being celebrated this year represent a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, showcasing the university's commitment to fostering success across various fields. Among the honorees are physicians, scholars, financiers, nonprofit leaders, analysts and more.
Nominations for these esteemed honorees are accepted annually from Adelphi faculty and staff, alumni, and previous 10 Under 10 recipients. To be considered, nominees must have achieved significant professional success, demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in their communities, and shown unwavering support for Adelphi as partners, advocates, and investors.
This year's 10 Under 10 class includes:
Heena Arora '14, JD - Naperville, Illinois
Compliance Counsel, Pall Corporation
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science
Shivan Bassaw '15, MBA '21 - Bronx, NY
Chief Administrative Officer, 99 Innovations LLC
Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Department of Management
Stacy Brief '20, MSW '21 - Bellmore, NY
Therapist, The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide and Right Path Counseling
School of Social Work
Peri R. Finkelstein '22, MBA '23 - West Hempstead, NY
Founder, Marketing Consultant, Digital Creator, Team Peri Foundation
Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Department of Decision Sciences and Marketing, Department of Management
Jennefer Maldonado '20, MS '22 - Bay Shore, NY
Senior Application Analyst, Brookhaven National Laboratory
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communications
Michael Nicholas '16
Senior Resiliency Planner, New York City Department of Housing Prevention and Development
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English
Tara Pena '17, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University
College of Arts and Science, Department of Physics
Alyssa Pitaluga '15 - Oceanside, NY
Dance Director and Fine and Performing Arts Chairperson at Saint Dominic High School
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Dance
Jaskirat Singh '15, JD - Floral Park, NY
Refugee Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English
Rohit Singla '16, DMD - Philadelphia
General Dentist
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology
Learn more about Adelphi's 10 Under 10 honorees and Spirit Weekend festivities.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university in the United States with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, US, is a highly awarded, internationally ranked and powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives. It is recognized for small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in its 'Core Four' academic areas: the Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.
Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.
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The 10 Adelphi alumni being celebrated this year represent a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, showcasing the University’s commitment to fostering success across various fields.