Theresa Merchant is a highly skilled Project Manager and UX Design Strategist at Mercer Labs since January 2024, while also serving as a UX/Product Designer for the Gov4Git Foundation since July 2023. In addition, Theresa acts as an Advisor and Manager Lead at AI for Scientific Research, overseeing a team of project managers to deliver innovative AI solutions in scientific research. Previous experience includes roles such as UX Designer and Innovation Strategist at Parallux, UX Developer at Solar Protocol, and Product Designer at Tweetscape. As Chief Operations Officer at The Marvegos Fine Art School, Theresa significantly improved operational efficiency and profitability. Educationally, Theresa holds a Master of Science in Integrated Design and Media from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts from Bowdoin College, complemented by a study abroad experience in Rome.