Slippery Rock University celebrates emerging professionals who have accomplished excellence early in their careers and in their communities. Each year, the SRU Alumni Engagement Office and the SRU Alumni Association recognize the Rock Solid 10 Under 10 awardees, honoring SRU alumni who graduated no more than 10 years ago and who have achieved significant professional and personal success.
This year’s Rock Solid 10 Under 10 gathered for an awards ceremony and reception, June 12, at the Russell Wright Alumni House.
The 2026 awardees included:
- Joseph Baldinger, ’16, application support analyst, GBU Life, who earned a degree in public health.
- Madison Wilkins Chandler, ’17, director of training at Grunley Construction, who earned a degree in safety management.
- Angela Grazier Conant, ’16, ’19M, physician assistant in transplant nephrology, Allegheny Health Network, who earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies.
- Morgan Koziar, ’18, director of operations and marketing, Discover Blair County, who earned a degree in communication.
- Jensen Wehrli, ’20, ’25M, emotional support teacher, Butler Area School District, who earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in early childhood and special education.
- Myah Merhaut Werkmeister, ’19, executive director, Creative Citizen Studios, who earned a degree in art.
- John Yannotty, ’19, risk analysis engineer, Oklo, Inc., who earned a degree in mathematics.
There were seven honorees this year because three spots were deferred to next year due to scheduling conflicts. Bios for the Rock Solid 10 Under 10 are available on the Alumni Association website.
Watch a video with reflections from each of the recipients below:
