Heather Merrill

Heather Merrill is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in user experience and product design. Currently serving as a Senior UX Designer at Renaissance Learning since November 2023, Merrill previously contributed as a Principal Product Designer at Spectrum, where responsibilities included overseeing the design of self-service portals and facilitating design thinking workshops. Prior design roles span notable companies such as IBM, where Merrill worked on the Watson Health team, and PayPal, focusing on consumer-facing payment solutions. Merrill's early career includes positions at Western Union and their initial role at PayPal, along with project management experience acquired at Summer Institute of Linguistics. Educational credentials include a Master of Applied Science from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Colorado Boulder, complemented by a semester of advanced study in oboe performance at Southern Methodist University.