Nancy’s bio
Nancy M.K. Merritt has joined the University of Pittsburgh as vice chancellor for alumni relations, bringing 17 years of experience to her new role along with plans to develop programs to help alumni to engage with students, pursue educational and professional opportunities, and enrich their personal and career networks.
In her most recent post as assistant vice president for alumni relations at Carnegie Mellon University, Merritt led a staff of 17 and implemented initiatives that improved experiences for alumni and students, including new reunion events, volunteer opportunities, and alumni recognition programs.
Prior to her work at CMU, Merritt spent 13 years in alumni relations at Lehigh University, where she directed student, young alumni, outreach, and reunion programs before going on to serve as the director of the Lehigh University Alumni Association. Merritt holds two degrees from Lehigh: a bachelor of arts in journalism and communications and a master’s in political science.
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