Randolph-Macon College celebrated the 2026 class of recipients of the 10 Under 10 Awards on Saturday, March 14 in the Dollar Tree Room inside Brock Commons. Established by RMC’s Young Alumni Board, the awards recognize young alumni who have achieved remarkable success in their short time since graduating from RMC. The 10 honorees, who all graduated in the last 10 years, have established themselves as pillars in their communities and leaders in their professions.

Tara Balasubramanian ’18

Balasubramanian is a resident at the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine. After graduating from RMC magna cum laude with a Biology and French double-major, she spent two years at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) at the National Institutes of Health. There, she conducted research on hearing loss, publishing work and presenting her findings at national conferences. Her experience at the NIDCD laid the foundation for medical school at the University of Maryland. Now a resident, Balasubramanian works to provide opportunities for others, serving as a mentor for pre-med students through Bridging Admissions, a program that supports resource-limited undergraduates pursuing medical school.

Neecole Gregory ’18

Gregory serves as the Museum Director of the Morton Museum of Collierville History in Tennessee, advancing to the senior role after serving in visitor services and collections. As Museum Director, she provides strategic oversight of exhibitions, collections, programming, and marketing while supervising staff and cultivating partnerships with municipal leaders and community organizations. She was an Archaeology and Classics double-major at RMC and previously worked as the Gallery Coordinator for the Martha & Robert Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art. In addition to her work in museums, Gregory is an adjunct instructor of Art and Art History at Jackson State Community College and the University of Memphis, where she earned her Master of Art History degree.

Corbitt Grow ’19

Grow is a Partner and the Director of Business Development at Anderson Technologies, a boutique IT and cybersecurity management consulting firm. Grow, who earned a bachelor’s in Political Science from RMC, began his professional career at AT&T, a Fortune 500 company, where he rose to Senior Sales Systems Engineer. In that role, he translated complex networking and cybersecurity capabilities into practical solutions and repeatable processes that helped others succeed. At Anderson, Grow has driven transformational efforts across operations, account management, and project management, resulting in all-time high revenue for the firm, which serves clients across more than thirty states and internationally.

Trent Kelleher ’20

Kelleher is the founder and managing director of Olde Towne Smokehouse in Mechanicsville, Va. After graduating from RMC with a bachelor’s degree in Business, he began his journey as a restaurateur by operating his family’s diner, McLean’s Restaurant, where he had been washing dishes and waiting tables since he was 14. In 2024, he opened Olde Towne Smokehouse, offering locally sourced barbecue. The made-from-scratch food was a hit, earning the restaurant nominations for the “Heart of Hanover Award” for best restaurant and the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s “The Best” Awards in the categories of Best New Restaurant, Best Barbecue Restaurant, and Best Head Chef. Kelleher makes sure Olde Towne gives back to the community, raising thousands of dollars for local schools and sponsoring athletic seasons and school functions.

Amanda Metell ’17

Metell is an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate at Boston law firm Mintz Levin. After graduating from RMC as a Chemistry and History double-major, Metell earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Virginia, where she contributed to research aimed at reducing glioblastoma tumor size, then pursued a Juris Doctor from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Before Mintz Levin, Metell interned at the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. As an attorney, she uses scientific insight and legal acumen to ensure strategic and effective advocacy for clients, drafting pleadings and pretrial motions, conducting depositions, and analyzing technical documents.

Sonny Murphy ’16

Murphy is a lieutenant with the Arlington County Fire Department at Station 108. In addition to being a firefighter, including serving as an Engine Driver/Operator and Heavy Rescue Company Driver/Operator, Murphy has committed to being an educator, completing multiple Virginia Department of Fire Programs instructor certifications. An RMC Political Science graduate, Murphy is also currently enrolled in a Master of Public Administration program at Liberty University and has completed the Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue Leadership Development Institute’s Company Officer Leadership Program. Murphy has been recognized for his service and performance with an ACFD Meritorious Service Award and a Departmental Achievement Award.

Nicholette St. Martin ’20

St. Martin is a postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering. After graduating from RMC with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, she supported clinical trials at Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., informing drug development pipelines. St. Martin earned her Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from VCU, where her research focused on the design and synthesis of next-generation inhibitors targeting C-terminal Binding Proteins, transcriptional regulators implicated in ovarian cancer. During her time as a Ph.D. student, she was inducted into the National Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society. In her current role, she is pioneering continuous-flow manufacturing strategies for clinically relevant therapeutics.

Kirby Struhar ’18

Struhar currently serves as a Professional Staff Member on a Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. His career in public service began as a staff member for Congressman Dave Brat, a former RMC Economics professor. Struhar, who earned a bachelor’s in Political Science from RMC, then spent two years working for the Environmental Protection Agency, where he conducted outreach to Capitol Hill. Struhar returned to Congressional work as a staff member for Louisiana representative Garret Graves. Struhar works with committee members from every region of the country, answering constituents’ questions and helping citizens tell their stories at hearings.

Korey Turner ’20

Turner is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Virginia Retirement System, one of five investment professionals managing a portfolio of over $42 billion for Virginia’s pension fund. He directly oversees and monitors $5 billion in assets under management by analyzing, evaluating, and conducting due diligence for six external money managers within the public equity portfolio. In addition to his bachelor’s in Business from Randolph-Macon, Turner earned both a Master of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. A former basketball player at RMC, he also serves on the Yellow Jacket Club Board.

Alexandra Wilhelm ’17

Wilhelm is a Physician Assistant on the Bone Marrow Transplant Team at VCU Health, caring for medically complex and immunocompromised patients. After graduating with a bachelor’s in Biology from RMC, she earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University and served as a PA with Prime Care Urgent and Family Care. Wilhelm recently received the TULIP Healthcare Award, which honors healthcare providers who exemplify empathy, respect, and excellence in patient care. Outside of the hospital, she mentors PA students, serves as a clinical preceptor, and provides guest lectures for local PA programs, including RMC’s.