About Nathan Shrader
Personal
- Resident of Philadelphia’s 31st Ward—Kensington
- Married to April, a fifth grade teacher at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School
- Proud parent of retired racing greyhounds Chip O’Toole and Greta
- Graduate, Norwin Senior High School (1999)
- BA; Political Science, Thiel College (2003)
- MS; Political Science, Suffolk University (2007)
Professional
- Research Analyst at Temple University (2009-present)
- PhD Candidate, Temple University Department of Political Science (2009-present)
- Columnist, www.PATownHall.com (2007-present)
- Correspondent, Philadelphia Public Record (2009-present)
- Legislative Aide to Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter, member of the Virginia General Assembly (2006-2009)
- Project Consultant, Abrams Learning & Information Systems under General John N. Abrams (Retired) in Arlington, VA (2008-2009)
- Legislative Aide and Deputy Director of Communications, late Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll (2003-2004)
- Field Director, Catherine Baker Knoll for Lieutenant Governor (2002)
- Legislative Intern for United States Senator Arlen Specter (2001)
- Active in politics since age 13; has worked as manager, consultant, staffer, and volunteer on over two dozen political campaigns at state, local, and national level
- Former host, The Nathan Shrader Experience, WTGP FM radio (2000-2003)
- Former Clerk, Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds Office
Principles
- Believes in good government, transparency, fiscal accountability, quality public education, conservation and environmental protection, defense of civil and individual liberties, competitive and open elections, and encouraging greater participation among the public in our political and electoral system
- Memberships: American Federation of Teachers, Temple University Graduate Student Association, Haller Enterprise Institute Advisory Board, American Association of Political Consultants, Pennsylvania Political Science Association, Pi Sigma Alpha National Honorary Society, League of Conservation Voters, NRA, Friends of Independence Hall National Historical Park, Republicans for Environmental Protection, Philadelphia Republican City Committee
- Former Member; Utility Workers Union of America, SEIU, Society for Collegiate Journalists
- Former Political Director; Westmoreland County Republican Party
- Former Vice Chairman; Philadelphia Fifth Ward Republican Committee
- Former Secretary; Virginia House of Delegates Republican Legislative Staff Caucus
Nathan can be contacted at: Nathan@NathanShrader.com.
