Merritt is an experienced Founder, CEO, and consultant with expertise in helping companies manage risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance criteria. With a background in anti-money laundering, she approaches business with an understanding that sustainability reaches far beyond environmental issues. Her passion for innovation and entrepreneurship has led her to serve roles with a variety of start-ups, including being the founder of a software company that facilitated reporting and investigation of nefarious behaviour within the SMB market. As an experienced consultant to multi-billion dollar publicly traded companies, she has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering exceptional strategies that yield results and drive growth. Her experience has led her to work with companies like Uber, AutoNation and 10x Genomics, as well as start-ups in industries ranging from FinTech and Insurance to Nanotechnology.

She holds an Open Source Investigation certification from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, as well as an Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Finance certificate from Florida-based ACAMS. She has served as the Co-Chairman to the Young Professional’s Network for Human Rights Watch and a Delegate to the UN Association of the USA. Her ability to navigate diverse cultural and business environments has made her a sought-after collaborator in international settings. Her strategic thinking, combined with her strong analytical skills, enables her to find innovative solutions to even the most challenging business problems.