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Klein Alumni Recognized Among Temple’s 2025 30 Under 30 Honorees

By Julia Anderson

Apr. 11, 2025

Meet the 2025 Temple University 30 for 30 honorees from Klein College of Media and Communication: Binh Nguyen, Zachary Gelb, Niccolas Uff and Xavier Conaway. These four alumni under 30 are making bold strides in their industries and embodying the Klein spirit of innovation, leadership and impact.

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Each year, Temple University honors 30 outstanding young alumni who are making waves in their industries and embodying the university’s mission of perseverance, innovation and leadership. The “30 for 30” program celebrates alumni under the age of 30 who are already driving meaningful change and leaving their mark on the world. 

Among this year’s recipients are four impressive graduates of Klein College of Media and Communication. From trailblazers in public relations and sports radio to producers behind some of the country’s biggest morning shows and changemakers in local government, these alumni represent the breadth and impact of a Klein education. 

Meet the 2025 Klein College honorees: 

 

BINH NGUYEN, KLN ‘17 

During her time at Temple, Binh Nguyen took advantage of every opportunity Philadelphia had to offer. She interned within the PR and marketing departments for Broad Street Music Group, Flackable and Tierney. Additionally, she was an Owl Team Leader and Vice President of External Affairs for Temple Student Government.  

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in strategic communications, she went back to Flackable and made her way up the ladder to account supervisor in three years. Nguyen went on to freelance PR and Branding Consultant before her current position as Senior Director of Communications at Visit Philadelphia.  

Nguyen is now helping market the 2025 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary.  

“You get a historic feeling in Philadelphia that you don’t get in a lot of other places, especially in the United States,” said Nguyen. “Democracy was born here. Thought leadership was born here. Now the city has evolved into a hub of culture, art and food—we have the best food scene in the country!” 

 

ZACHARY GELB, KLN ‘16 

Zachary Gelb knew what he wanted to do from a very young age. His dad worked for WFAN, a New York based sports radio station and found himself wanting to work in the field. In high school, Gelb started to produce his own sports program and landed prominent guests like Rob Gronkowski.  

At Temple, he earned his stripes at WHIP Radio and Owl Sports Update, producing content about Temple Athletics. Simultaneously, Gelb earned internships at 91.4 WIP, CBS Radio and 97.5 The Phanatic. Following his graduation with a bachelor’s degree in media studies and production. Gelb worked as Program Director and Afternoon Drive Time Host on FOX Sports Radio 920 The Jersey.  

After some talk show opportunities, he eventually started his current position with Audacy, hosting The Zach Gelb Show from Monday to Friday at 3 to 6 p.m.  

 

NICCOLAS UFF, KLN ‘22 

As a first generation college student, Niccolas Uff didn’t know much about the process but was connected with a Klein College academic advisor. From there he enrolled and the rest became history.  

During his time as an Owl, Uff was involved with Temple Update and worked as a content strategic for the provost office. In addition, he swung two internships with CBS News and CBS This Morning. At CBS This Morning is where he found himself booking story segments.  

“Just think, anytime you’re watching a morning show and you’re seeing a performance, celebrity or news segment, there’s somebody behind the scenes booking that,” said Uff. 

During his last few months at Temple obtaining a bachelor's degree in media studies and production, Uff worked as a booking intern for Good Morning America. After graduation, he started in his now full as an associate segment producer.  

 

XAVIER CONAWAY, KLN ‘19 

Xavier Conaway didn’t travel too far away from home to attend Temple. The Baltimore, Maryland native was heavily involved on Broad Street, serving as an Owl Peer Mentor, Conversation Partner, Peer2Peer Mentor and Resident Assistant.  

After receiving his bachelor's degree in public relations, he spent time at Zenith, an advertising firm in New York City. Conaway took a risk and ran for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Succeeding his win, he became first openly gay citywide elected official in Baltimore City’s history. 

In his two and half years in office, he has made WIFI free for all courthouse visitors, credit card options for flexible payment, digitizing court filings and improving court response times.