Greg Merritt, Ph.D.
About Greg Merritt, Ph.D.
Greg Merritt, Ph.D., is a Co-op Co-Owner and Patient Partner on the Executive Team at the CardioVascular Center Michigan Medicine, with extensive experience in higher education and patient advocacy.
Current Role at Savvy Cooperative
Greg Merritt serves as a Co-op Co-Owner at Savvy Cooperative, a position he has held since 2018. Located near Ann Arbor, Michigan, Savvy Cooperative focuses on patient engagement and collaboration in healthcare. In this role, Merritt contributes to the cooperative's mission of empowering patients and enhancing their voices in the healthcare system.
Professional Experience in Higher Education
Merritt has extensive experience in higher education, having worked at Michigan State University as a Residence Hall Director from 1990 to 1997. He later joined the University of Michigan, where he served as Senior Associate Director of University Housing and Director of the Coleman-Munger Fellows Program from 1998 to 2016. His roles involved overseeing student housing and supporting academic initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Greg Merritt earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Bradley University, studying from 1983 to 1989. He continued his education at Michigan State University, where he pursued a Ph.D. in Higher Adult and Lifelong Education from 1989 to 2002. His academic background has informed his professional endeavors in both education and healthcare.
Involvement in Healthcare Initiatives
Merritt actively participates in various healthcare initiatives. He serves as a Patient Partner on the Executive Team at the CardioVascular Center at Michigan Medicine and contributes to the Million Hearts collaborative workgroups focused on cardiac rehabilitation. Additionally, he is involved with the aspirinstudy.org project and the PCORnet initiative as a Patient Partner/Representative.
Leadership in Patient Advocacy
As a founder and CEO of PatientisPartner, LLC and Informational Interviewing, LLC, Merritt leads efforts to enhance patient advocacy and engagement. He is also a member of the PFAnetwork advisory board and engages with the BP Home and EMPACT-MI patient advisory boards. His work emphasizes the importance of patient perspectives in healthcare decision-making.