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CMU prepares graduates for a lifetime of success, starting with their first decade after commencement. The 10 Within 10 alumni awards program recognizes exceptional achievements within a decade of graduation. This year's honorees achieved success quickly in their fields, which include education, public service, law, entertainment, media and more. The Alumni Association is honored to recognize these 10 recipients as the 11th Class of 10 within 10. The honorees were selected from more than 60 nominations.     

Meet this year's 10 Within 10 class

Sabrina Bierstetel, Class of 2016, College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

As an assistant professor of psychology at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, Sabrina is passionate about working with students, and she has received awards for research and her effectiveness in teaching and mentorship. Sabrina not only completed her Ph.D. in five years immediately following her four-year education at CMU, but she also obtained a tenure-track assistant professorship during the final year of her Ph.D. program. In addition to her undergraduate degree in psychology from CMU where she was a Centralis Scholar in the honors program, Sabrina holds a master’s and a doctorate in social-personality psychology, both from Wayne State University. 

Monica Bradburn, Class of 2018, College of Arts and Media

As an MLB live content creator and NHL live social contributor, Monica photographs the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and their opponents. In addition to her work, she’s gained a huge social media audience where she shares videos highlighting her on-the-job adventures. She has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and more than 700,000 followers on TikTok. 

She continues to showcase the education she received from CMU’s photojournalism program through her social media platforms.

Tyler Bradley, Class of 2015, College of Arts and Media 

Tyler Bradley, is a creative entertainment producer for Disney Live Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a development program that produces projects focused on envisioning and actively shaping the future of live entertainment for Disney’s parks, resorts and cruise lines.

She is a published poet and spoken-word artist and has performed her award-winning pieces nationally and internationally. While earning her bachelor's degree in theater, dance and business administration, Tyler produced an original theatrical dance production, “HUMANITY,” and toured the show beyond CMU’s campus. 

Erica Francis, Class of 2015, College of Arts and Media

As an award-winning news anchor and reporter for FOX 2 News in Detroit, Erica co-anchors the weekday morning news and reports on a broad range of stories across metro Detroit. Erica takes her community involvement seriously, volunteering throughout the region. She also has helped host or present at a number of charity events. 

While earning her bachelor's degree in broadcast and cinematic arts, Erica was an anchor for News Central 34. She is a proud promoter of CMU and is always quick to share where she honed her reporting skills. 

Charles Mahone II, Class of 2016 and 2018, College of Arts and Media

As an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Chuck is a corporate attorney representing buyers and sellers in complex strategic transactions. He often leverages his legal skills to help people, including doing pro bono work with minority-owned businesses and helping refugees petition for asylum.

Chuck earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from CMU and his juris doctorate from the University of Michigan. He was the young alumni speaker for the new student convocation in 2016.

Kylee Miller, Class of 2016, College of Science and Engineering

As an Emmy award-winning certified Broadcast Meteorologist for CBS News Detroit, Kylee became the first female and second-ever meteorologist to earn the Certified Digital Meteorologist Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.

Kylee regularly goes to schools to talk about the weather and her background to get younger children — especially girls — interested in science fields. 

While working toward her bachelor’s degree in meteorology, Kylee was part of the News Central 34 team. She goes to many CMU alumni events and has helped mentor students who are interested in meteorology.

Leah Moskovitz, Class of 2017 and 2020, College of Business Administration

As the village clerk for Elk Rapids, Leah provides efficient, friendly public service to the village's residents, business owners, and visitors. Leah is dedicated to the communities she serves, driven by her passion for creating access to affordable and attainable housing.

Leah earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and hospitality services administration and her Master of Business Administration from CMU, and she is working toward a doctorate in business administration from Northwood University. 

James Nuse, Class of 2015, College of Education and Human Services

As the director of special education for Ionia Public Schools, Jimmy leads, supervises and coordinates special education programming for more than 500 students and administers the county program for students with emotional impairments. He is also an assistant professor in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) program at McNeese State University.  

Jimmy holds a bachelor's degree in special education and elementary education from CMU, a master’s degree in special education with a concentration in ABA from Oakland University, an education specialist certificate from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. in special education from the University of Northern Colorado. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) at the doctoral level.

Matt Tuftedal, Class of 2017, College of Science and Engineering

As an atmospheric measurement science specialist at the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, Matt is the facility manager for Argonne’s ATMOS site, which houses up to 60 instruments measuring temperature, wind, rain, radiation, and the interaction between greenhouse gasses and the Earth’s surface. 

Matt holds a bachelor's degree in meteorology from CMU and a master's degree in atmospheric sciences from the University of North Dakota. He has mentored students from CMU and around the world, providing them hands-on experience with weather instrumentation. 

Reginald Woods, Class of 2017, College of Health Professions

Reginald has built a career in premium ticket sales for professional sports franchises, including the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. He recently accepted a new role as a senior-level sales account manager at TopGolf in Auburn Hills, handling event sales efforts with the company. He is a member of the Detroit Economic Club, the National Society of Black Sports Professionals and a chapter adviser for Sigma Chi Fraternity. 

While earning his bachelor's degree in sports management from Central, Reginald was a student manager for the varsity baseball teams. He always makes himself available to mentor and advise CMU students, speak to classes, and take calls from students seeking career advice.