Jim Merrikin

Jim Merrikin currently serves as the VP of Public Relations for District 31 Toastmasters, where a commitment to enhancing public speaking and leadership skills in others is emphasized. Previously, Jim held the position of Head of Design & User Experience at Akoya, contributing to innovative data security solutions. Jim’s experience also includes roles as Head of User Experience and Director of UX Development at Fidelity Investments, focusing on front-end development and enterprise design systems. Additionally, Jim worked as a Senior UI Developer at Mercer, creating intuitive user interfaces for various online portals. Jim joined Toastmasters in 2023, utilizing the organization to further improve public speaking and leadership capabilities.