Kelly Merriman serves as the Vice President of Sales and Success at Stages Learning, starting in January 2024, where the organization works to enhance equitable access to quality autism education. Prior experience includes roles as Director of Partnerships at Paper, where partnerships with K-12 schools were established, and Director of Inside Sales at Summit K12, focusing on the growth of the EdTech business in Texas. Notable leadership was demonstrated as Regional Sales Manager at Scholastic, Inc., overseeing a significant inside sales team and achieving over $140MM in annual revenue. Additional roles span various positions in business development and sales management across several organizations. Kelly holds an MA in Diplomacy from Norwich University and a BS in Organizational Management from Daniel Webster College, complemented by early education in Criminal Justice at Utica University.