Learning and Experience Design • Facilitation
A natural-born connector, Merrilee loves bringing that human touch to designing and facilitating learning spaces. She’s become known for her passionate, playful nature and her keen ability to bring diverse groups together through confidence, humour, and empathy. Merrilee’s wholly inclusive vibe brings out the best in others, allowing them to build the skill sets and mindsets needed to thrive in uncertainty.
Selected Adventures
"To say 'yes' is to make a leap of faith, to risk oneself in a new and often scary relationship"
― Patricia Ryan Madson, Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up
Sabbatical
2025-
I'm currently on a career break to imagine into what contribution I can make next.
Culture Hero
2017-2023
- Utilising KAOSPILOT methodology to design engaging learning experiences for corporate clients around the world.
- Building & managing relationships across industries
- Prioritising storytelling, play, improvisation, & connection
- Leading by example when it comes to authenticity, vulnerability & creativity
- Guiding people to become Culture Heroes in their organisations
- Leadership through a time of growth.
Kaospilot
2019 +
In early 2019, I was introduced to the Kaospilot methodology of learning design.
Oh boy - "transformational" is an understatement!
After completing the local Masterclass in April, I traveled to Aarhus, Denmark to further my experience at KaosHQ. I am hooked!
I would recommend this training to anyone who develops programs of learning - whether online or in person; adult or child.
PS. I'm now certified Master Archer and Experience Designer!
The Moth Melbourne StorySLAMs
2015-2022
I repped NYC's The Moth in Australia from 2015, as Local Producer, running over 75 open mic StorySLAMs (and counting)! Over 700 storytellers have jumped up and shared a story from their own lives with a room of strangers.
It's a magical event and remains very close to my heart.
I have also been known to get up and share a story of my own from time to time.
