Merritt Vance

Merritt Vance is a communications strategist, event producer, and storyteller who has worked across wellness, technology, media, and community-driven brands, helping organizations turn ideas into engaged audiences and lasting community. Her background spans content, partnerships, experiential programming, and live events for Magic Mind, Moss Venice, Apothékary, Raw Sugar Living, and entrepreneur James Beshara.

As Director of Communications and Events at the Trace Institute, Merritt shapes how the Institute speaks to the world, leading communications, social media and marketing, community, events, and partnerships, and creating meaningful ways for scientists, supporters, and the broader public to gather around some of the deepest questions in science, consciousness, and human experience.