Merritt E. Whitley

About Me

Hi there :)

It's nice to make your virtual acquaintance. I'm Merritt, a creative copywriter, content specialist, and sometimes singer/songwriter from Kansas City — let's go Chiefs!

I earned my bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and minored in public relations and advertising. Fun fact, I also played Division I tennis.

For over a decade, I’ve worked as a writer, editor, and marketing and communications manager for several businesses and nonprofits. I've had the pleasure of working for incredible companies, including Pro Athlete, Sertoma Inc., Hearing Charities of America, KC Homes and Style Magazine, A Place for Mom, and Love & Company.

As a multifaceted writer and storyteller, I have the ability to create content for a variety of needs, such as videos, infographics, social media, ads, print and digital publications, e-newsletters, blog posts, and more.

I’m highly empathetic, collaborative, and love learning new skills and facts. In my spare time, you can probably find me singing, hiking, working on home projects, watching crime documentaries, or drinking coffee from Dutch Bros.

What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination.

Sylvia Plath