SHEA BAKER
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Former Boston College Women’s Lacrosse captain and NCAA National Champion seeking to transition into collegiate coaching. Passionate about player development, leadership, recruiting, and building championship culture through mentorship and elite-level competition experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
2x Captain
Boston College Women’s Lacrosse
Chestnut Hill, MA
08.2022 - 05.2026
- 2x ACC tournament and 2024 National Championship victories
- Named captain for junior and senior seasons, tasked with cultivating a culture of discipline, teamwork, and motivation
- Achieved 2025 ACC defender of the year, ACC All-Tournament Team … IWLCA First-Team All-American … ILWomen First-Team All-American … USA Lacrosse Magazine First-Team All-American … ACC Defensive Player of the Year … All-ACC First Team … Tewaaraton Top 25 Watch List
- Contributed to the team’s Community Service Committee, organizing service events, and fostering a stronger connection with BC Lacrosse through programs such as Team Impact
U20 USA Captain
USA Women’s National Team
Sparks, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Earned one of 22 spots on the U.S. u20 Women’s National Team in June 2023, competing and achieving gold in the 2024 World Lacrosse Championships in Hong Kong, China, and now funneling into the U.S. Women’s National Team in development for the 2026 World Games in Tokyo, Japan, and the LA 2028 Summer Olympics
- Named captain of u20 USA Team, tasked with motivating teammates, communicating key strategies, and conducting media interviews in pursuit of a gold medal
Hedge Fund Summer Analyst
Summit Partners
Back Bay, MA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted in-depth fundamental research and financial modeling across healthcare sectors to support investment theses, contributing to the identification of high-conviction long/short equity opportunities
- Collaborated with senior analysts in a fast-paced environment to iterate on theses and quickly adapt to news and earnings releases
- Leveraged Bloomberg and Excel to screen for undervalued equities with asymmetric risk profiles
- Conducted a personal stock pitch, catalyzing a $30M+ and counting bump in investment earnings for the fund (as of November 25, 2025, the stock represented the firm’s second-largest holding and the 8th biggest winner YTD)
Personal Trainer
Youth Coaching
Ithaca, NY
08.2018 - Current
- Inspire 150+ young female athletes with aspirations to play lacrosse at a higher level, enhancing their skills and game understanding, with many successfully moving on to play at collegiate levels
- Conduct a range of individual and group training sessions to tailor personalized agendas for each player, concentrating on achieving specific goals (speed, strength, offense, defense, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, Finance
Boston College, Wallace E. Carroll School of Management
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2026
Skills
- Skills: Leadership, Player Development, Defensive Strategy, Film Study, Mentorship, Motivation, Preparation, Relationship Building, Excel, R Programming
- Interests: Youth Lacrosse, Strength Training, Nutrition, Community Engagement, Hiking
Timeline
Hedge Fund Summer Analyst
Summit Partners
06.2025 - 08.2025
U20 USA Captain
USA Women’s National Team
06.2023 - Current
2x Captain
Boston College Women’s Lacrosse
08.2022 - 05.2026
Personal Trainer
Youth Coaching
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management, Finance
Boston College, Wallace E. Carroll School of Management