Nate Shemo '20

Degree(s): B.A. in Intelligence Studies

Current Employment: Admissions Counselor, Mercyhurst University

Originally from Connecticut, Nate Shemo was initially drawn to Mercyhurst as home of the nation's oldest — and one of the most prestigious — academic intelligence programs. His decision to come to Mercyhurst was made when he learned of its ACHA hockey program, which allowed him to participate in a competitive club sport along with his studies. Through connections he made in his major, Nate complete internships with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Office of the Public Defender in Hartford, CT. As a Mercyhurst student, he introduced prospective students and families to campus as a Student Ambassador, as well as serving as the Philanthropy Chair for Mercyhurst's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Before his admissions role at his alma mater, he served as Mercyhurst's Primary COVID-19 Contact Tracer, playing a role in supporting the university's COVID-19 response. Nate also works as an official for USA Hockey.