10 Under 10 Young Alumni Recognition
Adelphi proudly recognizes the achievements of our exceptional young alumni.
Adelphi is proud to have so many graduates, particularly young alumni, involved in such impressive and meaningful work across a wide range of disciplines. Through 10 Under 10, Adelphi proudly celebrates and showcases the successes of its young alumni who are already shaping the future.
Nominate a deserving young alum today!
2025 Honorees
Who says that it takes years to live your passion, establish your own business, make a difference in your community or rise through the corporate rank? Not these young alumni, who have achieved exceptional career and professional accomplishments—before even celebrating their 10-year Adelphi reunion.
Beth Ann Balalaos ’15, MA ’16
Access and inclusion program director at the Long Island Children’s Museum
Kimberly Carstens ’16, DDS
Owner and lead dentist at Family Dental Care of Massapequa
Rahanna Khan ’17, PhD ’25 (anticipated)
PhD student at NYU’s Division of Environmental Medicine
Sean Kildare ’19, MSN, RN
Pediatric nurse at Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Gordon Purdie Jr. ’19, MA ’21
Educator and varsity boys’ soccer coach in the Herricks School District
Stephen Scelfo ’15, MBA ’16
Senior manager at KPMG’s commercial audit practice
Sarah Solarz ’15, JD
Staff attorney at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
