Riki Merrick

Riki Merrick is a seasoned Public Health Information Specialist with extensive experience in informatics and terminology within public health laboratories. Currently serving as the Lead Specialist for Informatics Terminology at the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) since October 2015, Riki's role involves leading the vocabulary team and contributing to documentation for the Public Health Laboratory Interoperability Project (PHLIP). Prior work includes key contributions to informatics projects for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) while employed at Vernetzt, LLC. Riki's foundation in public health began with consulting roles at iConnect Consulting and other organizations, focusing on translating medical codes and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of California, Davis, and a medical degree from Freie Universitaet Berlin.