Flyers Who Truly Soar

The 10 Under 10 program complements the annual University of Dayton Alumni Association Awards by recognizing the UD graduates from the past decade who are making a difference in their communities, in their professions and for our amazing University community.

Congratulations to the 2026 cohort of 10 Under 10 alumni.


2026 Spotlights
Portrait of Mike Brill '16

Mike Brill '16

After Dayton's 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes, Brill led the county's tax relief campaign for damaged properties, providing more than 1,200 storm victims with $1.7 million in life-changing assistance. He has also raised more than $200,000 for Montgomery County's Workplace Giving Campaign for the United Way, an organization that uplifts Miami Valley communities. Brill currently works as the director of finance at the Montgomery County auditor's office.

Portrait of Nathan Brown '20

Nathan Brown '20

Brown has led initiatives with multi-million dollar impacts and shaped property technology innovation in the rental housing industry. He volunteers for Flyer Champion and formed a Marianist Lay Community with another alumnus.

Portrait of Logan Cobbs '17, '19

Logan Cobbs '17, '19

Cobbs works for the City of Springfield as director of community development where she oversees the city's building regulations, code compliance, neighborhood services and planning and zoning efforts. She previously served as the director of communications for the City of Corpus Christi, before returning to the greater Dayton area. She earned both her bachelor's in political science and master's in public administration from UD.

Portrait of Carolyn Haney '22

Carolyn Haney '22

Formerly a CEO of Flyer Enterprises, Haney works as a commercial relationship manager at Fifth Third Bank. She remains deeply connected to the UD alumni network as an active member of the Charlotte Young Professionals Group and the Supportive Housing Communities Young Professionals Board.

Portrait of Emily Keane '16

Emily Keane '16

Keane served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, focusing on education, youth development and cultural exchange. She now serves as a foreign affairs officer for the U.S. Department of State in Washington, advancing U.S. foreign policy through economic sanctions and diplomacy.

Portrait of Ashley Miller '20

Ashley Miller '20

Miller returned to college later in life after dedicating years to raising her nephew. She enrolled at UD and completed her bachelor's in business administration while working full-time to support her family at CareSource, where she currently serves as a financial analyst. Miller has since completed one master's degree in healthcare administration and management and is pursuing a second in divinity and ministry.

Portrait of Drew Moyer '22

Drew Moyer '22

As a senior regional sales manager at IGS Energy, Moyer drives new business and manages key accounts in the commercial and industrial sector, offering customized solutions for electricity and natural gas. As a former UD Student Government Association president as well as a philanthropy chairperson with UD Students for University Advancement, he continues to lead, serve and bring joy to everyone who has the pleasure of calling him a friend.

Portrait of Alex Reilly '20

Alex Reilly '20

Reilly found a career following a dream that started at UD: coaching in the NBA. Leveraging the opportunities and relationships formed as a UD basketball student manager, he was able to propel himself ahead in the field. Reilly now works as the head video coordinator for the Chicago Bulls.

Portrait of Nate Sikora '19

Nate Sikora '19

Sikora works as a policy analyst and political staffer, serving as the chief of staff to the director at Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. His efforts have helped residents access SNAP and Medicaid benefits, keeping families in their homes when facing eviction and providing childcare assistance for working families.

Portrait of RosaLia Spinner '17

RosaLia Spinner '17

Spinner oversees work for the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, a public-private partnership aiming to address the issue of lead poisoning in Cleveland. She currently works as a senior program officer at Enterprise Community Partners, one of the nation's leading nonprofits in affordable housing.


Past Recipients

2025

  • Tarik Alkharusi '16
  • Bryan Borodkin '20
  • Sarah Brightfield '22
  • Allison Dudek '21
  • Megan Dunn Peters '14
  • Anamaria Karrels '16
  • Asia Roebuck Lewis '16
  • Erin Mohney '16
  • Ivan Rodriguez '15
  • Maggie Sheehan '16

2024

  • Samantha Gebler Evers '14
  • Ellen Gerstner '19
  • Johanna Hartley '17
  • Ben Heigel '14
  • Katie Norman-Miwa '16
  • Dan Ratterman '15
  • Dr. Cristina Santiago Loza '16
  • Cierra Stewart '20
  • Catherine Sulecki '17
  • Joe Twiner '18

2023

  • Susan Gogniat Barrett '13
  • Darius Beckham '19
  • Kiara Berry '18
  • Cindy Palafox '14
  • Carlie Fahrnbach '16
  • Allison Varricchio Iannarino '13
  • M. Colleen McDaniel '17
  • Kwyn Townsend Riley '16
  • Tom Tappel '18
  • Daaryn'ah Willoughby '17

2022

  • Jill Bucaro '11
  • John Buerschen '15
  • Te'Jal Cartwright '14
  • Gerald Kierce '13
  • Daniel McNicholas '15
  • Kayla Mueller '15
  • Sarah Richard '19
  • Danielle Ruffolo '19
  • Destiny Watson '20
  • Andrew Wong '19


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