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 6:30 pm, in Adelphi’s Ruth S. Harley University Center. 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 more than 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 of 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
Heena Arora ’14, JD
Compliance Counsel, Pall Corporation
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science
Shivan Bassaw ’15, MBA ’21
Chief Administrative Officer, 99 Innovations LLC
Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Department of Management
Stacy Brief ’20, MSW ’21
Therapist, The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide and Right Path Counseling
School of Social Work
Peri R. Finkelstein ’22, MBA ’23
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
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 Preservation and Development
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English
Tara Peña ’17, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University
College of Arts and Science, Department of Physics
Alyssa Pitaluga ’15
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
Refugee Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English
Rohit Singla ’16, DMD
General Dentist
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology
Learn more about Adelphi’s 10 Under 10 honorees and Spirit Weekend festivities.