Alec Christopher Schemmel is a graduate of American University in Washington DC, where he received a BA in journalism and political science in May 2020. During his time in college, he excelled academically and maintained an A- grade point average. Alec Schemmel has started to explore various academic pathways that will help him achieve his career goals and soon hopes to further his education in order to equip himself with additional skills to thrive in the professional sphere.
While attending American University, he completed four internships in diverse fields ranging from public policy and communications to digital media. In his final fall semester at American University, Mr. Schemmel served as a congressional intern in the US House of Representatives. His duties included conducting legislative research, managing data related to political issues, and communicating with constituents. At present, he hopes to build on his background through additional work experience and graduate-level coursework.
Possessing extensive communications, writing, and research skills, he has served as a contributing writer for The Daily Caller and is a research analyst at the Media Research Center, a non-profit news group located in Reston, VA. Mr. Schemmel hopes to eventually obtain an advanced degree in order to broaden his technical knowledge and expand on his professional and academic experience.
As a problem solver, he finds satisfaction in developing measurable outcomes that contribute to the successful completion of projects. Moreover, he aims to add value to clients and businesses seeking analytical and solutions-oriented individuals.