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10 Within 10 Recognition

Natalie Shattuck '11

Natalie Shattuck's previous headshot for the Alumni Awards where she is with her dog and is wearing a dark teal top with black polka dots and has shoulder-length brown hair and is smiling with teeth.

College: College of the Arts and Media

Major: Integrative Public Relations

Current job: Managing editor for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s Tribal Observer

What is your fondest memory of CMU?

Honestly, the day I signed my major. I had no idea what direction I wanted to go or what I wanted to study. I shifted paths quite a few times. Finally, a friend suggested I consider public relations, and I soon discovered it was the perfect fit for me.

What are you proudest of?

I’m proud of having several of my articles and photographs picked up by other publications or media outlets on a national level.

What advice would you give new graduates?

Seize every opportunity, but never settle.

What has your work life taught you?

It is incredibly rewarding to do something you have a passion for and excel in. It never feels like a day of work. They say time flies when you’re having fun, and because of that, I’ve learned to live in the moment and be grateful for everything — even the challenges — each day brings.

If you could do anything right now, what would you do?

Focus more seriously on music, magically land a recording contract (because it’s that easy, right?), buy a tour bus and perform around the world.

10 years of 10 within 10 - 2023 update

A woman with long dark brown hair, hoop earrings, smile with teeth, red lipstick, blue eyes, dark grey and black striped long sleeve shirt, black eyeliner and mascara, and brown photo backdrop background.Current city and state: Mount Pleasant, MI

Current job title and employer:  Managing Editor; Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan

What is happening in your life today that you didn't expect when you were named one of the 10 within 10?

I'm still residing in Mount Pleasant because of this career I love. It's good to still be a townie, through and through!

When you think of CMU today, what word comes to mind? Fellowship.