Temple University’s 30 Under 30 returns for its sixth year, recognizing a dynamic group of young alumni who are redefining what it means to be Temple Made. These individuals represent a diverse range of industries—from global health and public policy to mental health advocacy and community-centered research—and serve as role models for current students through their drive, leadership, and commitment to change.
The College of Public Health and the School of Social Work are proud to celebrate the following 2025 honorees who are making waves across the country and the world:
Carine Wellington, CPH ’18
Health Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Defense
Hometown: Philadelphia (Mount Airy)
From navigating the complexities of a global pandemic to shaping military health systems, Carine Wellington has already made a significant impact in the field of public health—just a few years into her career.
Carine’s journey began at Temple, where she earned her BS in public health and gained early exposure to impactful research through the university’s Risk Communication Laboratory. That hands-on experience led her to a position with the D.C. Department of Health in 2020, where she supported COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts across the district during the height of the pandemic.
Since then, she has worked with the National Institutes of Health and now contributes to military healthcare advancement at the U.S. Department of Defense, where she conducts policy analysis to improve services for military members, veterans, and their families.
A proud Philadelphia native, Carine credits a Temple summer program and her mother's career in nursing for igniting her passion for healthcare. She has since earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) in epidemiology from George Washington University and is currently pursuing a PhD in health services research from the University of Maryland.
Jian Joyner, CLA ’18, SSW ’23
Research Assistant, Concert Health
Hometown: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Jian Joyner’s career spans from crisis response in the aftermath of natural disaster to groundbreaking prevention work in the U.S. territories and beyond. After earning her BA in psychological studies from Temple University Japan, Jian returned home to Saipan to provide on-the-ground support following Super Typhoon Yutu, leading teams as part of the Crisis Counseling Program.
Jian continued her impact through public health efforts, including launching the CNMI’s first opioid overdose prevention campaign and coordinating emergency response initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Temple’s fully online MSW program enabled her to pursue her graduate degree while continuing this critical work from Puerto Rico.
Today, Jian supports behavioral health integration as a research assistant with Concert Health, and serves as director of operations for Zero Overdose, a nonprofit working to expand overdose safety planning nationwide. Her work is rooted in multicultural understanding, community service, and a vision of equity in healthcare delivery.
Rachel Greenberg, SSW ’18, ’19
Director of Program Development, Our Minds Matter
Hometown: Levittown, Pennsylvania
Inspired by a personal experience with a social worker during her youth, Rachel Greenberg has dedicated her career to transforming how teens access mental health support. As director of program development at Our Minds Matter (OMM), a national nonprofit focused on youth mental health, Rachel leads the development of student-led programs aimed at preventing teen suicide in middle and high schools across the country.
Rachel earned both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Temple, taking advantage of the university’s 4+1 accelerated master’s program. On campus, she found a welcoming environment that rewarded hard work and encouraged leadership—including giving tours as an Owl Ambassador and participating in political events that helped shape her advocacy mindset.
Now based in Washington, D.C., Rachel envisions expanding OMM’s influence into the policy space, further amplifying the voices of students and reshaping mental health initiatives nationwide.
These honorees embody the mission and values of the College of Public Health and the School of Social Work, demonstrating how bold thinking, service, and lived experience can spark innovation and shape healthier, more equitable communities. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to the future they’re building.