Caitlyn Lee-Mei-Jin Merry - educator, artist, designer, activist
I am an indigenous educator, academic, activist, and artist with two decades of experience in humanist advocacy and driving institutional and social change. Through research, storytelling, and design, I challenge dominant narratives, amplify voices, and inspire action - creating spaces for learning, reflection, and collective empowerment toward a more just, liberatory, and sustainable future.
WHAT I DO
Research
I uncover hidden narratives and practices, analyse power structures, and explore grassroots movements at the intersections of history, culture, and innovation.
Indigenous rights, resistance movements, grassroots initiatives, empowerment, institutions and change
Design
I craft learning experiences, artifacts, technologies and strategies that bridge tradition and innovation to inspire meaningful change.
Education initiatives (K-12, University, Higher Education), curriculum, frameworks, learning resources, software, tech solutions, edtech
Advocacy
I amplify suppressed/oppressed/repressed voices and groups and challenge dominant narratives and structures of violence, to drive awareness, solidarity, and justice
Human rights, humanist projects, legal advocacy, legal advice, consultancy
Action
I translate ideas into impactful initiatives, fostering community-led solutions and institutional change.
Policy papers, lobbying, direct action, building networks and collectives, organising, raising awareness
Change
I create spaces for reflection, collaboration, and radical imagination to build a more just and sustainable future.
Workshops, hackathons, talks, training (online and in-person), coaching (individual and group)
MY EXPERIENCE
Learning Technology Manager + Academic @ Brunel University London
Present Position
I manage the University's Learning Technology systems, including the VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), and work with academics to provide accessible and engaging learning experiences for students.
Junior Lecturer @ Cambridge University
I created, designed and delivered curriculum for Masters level course Social Innovation in a Digital World, a first-of-its-kind course for academic-professionals.
Learning Designer @ Raspberry Pi Foundation
I produced world-leading educational STE(A)M resources and training, online (on Futurelearn and http://projects.raspberrypi.org) and in person. I also wrote newsletters and articles in the MagPi, Hackspace, and Wireframe, as well as working with partners such as The Scouts and Lego; and on policy and social impact initiatives such as the UK Government's Gender Balance in Computing program,
EDUCATION
Cambridge University
MSt Social Innovation, Distinction
UCL
PGCE, SFHEA
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Hughes Hall and Judge Business School Scholarship
Biomaker Challenge Lead
Led a team of scientists to create a solution to tackle counterfeit antimalarials
SOAS
LLB Law (Human Rights focus)
UBC
BA Archaeology
Cambridge Social Ventures
Mentor for social impact initiatives, start ups, charities, collectives
GenPol Think Tank
Consultant on gender policy, including writing policy papers such as Can Education end Abuse?
BIPOC Officer, Cambridge University
Explore some examples of my work and collaborations
Platform 249
Advocacy collective platforming voices from Sudan
LATEST PROJECTS
Social Innovators for Justice
Addressing organisational and institutional silencing of solidarity for human rights
AI in Education
University AI policies, and developing software for learning