At a special ceremony on Saturday, October 14, ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ will honor 10 alumni, who have achieved exceptional career and professional accomplishments even before celebrating their 10-year ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ reunion.
The annual event will take place at ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬βs Ruth S. Harley University Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of the Universityβs Spirit Weekend festivities.
Since 2012, ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ has recognized more than 100 individuals with this honor. Comprising a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, these extraordinary alumni include physicians, cybersecurity defenders, choreographers, financiers, nonprofit leaders and healers.
Nominations for honorees are accepted annually from ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ faculty, staff, alumni and previous 10 Under 10 recipients. Qualified nominees must have achieved professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ as partners, advocates and investors.
This yearβs 10 Under 10 class includes
Shayla Clarke β16, MS β19
Port Jefferson, New York
- Director of Emergency Recovery, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management
- College of Arts and Sciences β Criminal Justice
- College of Professional and Continuing Studies β Emergency Management
Alexandria Cisco β15
Valley Stream, New York
- Market Development Manager, Accenture
- College of Arts and Sciences β Computer and Management Information Systems
Samantha Coleman β17 (Deceased)
Atlantic Beach, New York
- Theater Professional and Disability Advocate
- College of Arts and Sciences β Theatre Arts
Michael Khayan β15
Bayside, New York
- Technical Assistant to the CFO, Volkswagen of America Inc.
- College of Arts and Sciences β Political Science and Psychology
- Honors College
Steven Lander β14
Levittown, New York
- Partner, Banking and Financial Markets, IBM
- Robert B. Willumstad School of Business β Management
Kimberly Marquart β18
Massapequa, New York
- Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse, Northwell Health
- College of Nursing and Public Health β Nursing
Vincent Messana β13
Southampton, New York
- President, Axcess Baseball, and Scout, San Diego Padres
- College of Arts and Sciences β Communications
Mahnoor Misbah β14, JD
Flushing, New York
- Associate, Morrison Cohen LLP
- College of Arts and Sciences β Political Science
Kevin Rowe β15
Middletown, New York
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, The Spence School
- College of Education and Health Sciences β Physical Education
Ari Shaiken β13
Flushing, New York
- Principal, Blackstone Inc.
- Robert B. Willumstad School of Business β Management
The 10 Under 10 ceremony is just one of the many events taking place during ³ΙΘΛΣ°Ζ¬ Spirit Weekend, which celebrates the Universityβs community and traditions. Other events include a family carnival, Oktoberfest and a 5K race.
Learn more about this yearβsΜύ10 Under 10 ceremonyΜύandΜύSpirit Weekend.