Merrill is the Vice President for Advocacy at Amerigroup Corporation, a managed care organization. Merrill works closely with stakeholders, advocates and consumers to ensure that diverse needs and preferences are recognized and addressed in health benefit programs, as well as promoting the vision of independent living for seniors and people with disabilities. She is a current board member of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and TASH, and former Chair of the Michigan SILC.