10 Within 10 Recognition

Stephanie Ralls Steele '16

A young woman with long straight hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a blue button-up shirt and a pink statement necklace, posed in front of a plain light background.

2025 10 Within 10: Stephanie Ralls Steele

2016, College of the Arts and Media
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Integrative Public Relations

Stephanie is a strategist, consultant and changemaker who lives and leads with heart. She runs her own consulting firm while also serving as associate director of DEI client services and program strategy at Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle.

A proud first-generation college graduate, Stephanie’s path since CMU has included earning a master’s degree, working across four states, and building a life full of what she calls “pinch me” moments. Her time at Central was shaped by service and justice, including memorable and meaningful time planning Alternative Breaks leadership retreats and trainings.

She credits mentors like Erica Johnson and the Voisin family for supporting her growth, and believes that success is about alignment, not approval. “Being a CMU Chippewa means living with intention and purpose,” she says. “And building a world where all beings can thrive.”

In addition to her undergraduate degree in public relations, public affairs and leadership from CMU, Stephanie holds a Master of Social Work in social policy and evaluation as well as a certificate in management of human services from the University of Michigan, and a DEI certificate from Cornell University.