Instructor: MERINDA CUTLER

MERINDA CUTLER

Merinda Gurney Cutler is a Masters of Public Administration and Public Policy candidate with a passion for civic engagement and policy advocacy. She has served as a neighborhood precinct delegate, helped with several political campaigns, sat on many school councils, and served as a poll worker in two states. She is deeply involved in grassroots organizing, working on many issues and bipartisan collaboration to create lasting change. As a dynamic educator, Merinda empowers individuals to use their voices effectively and build peacemaking skills for meaningful civic discourse. She is committed to strengthening civic participation, guiding others in impactful advocacy, and fostering collaboration and understanding across political and community lines. She delights in opportunities to inspire informed engagement and equip citizens with the tools to shape positive change in their communities on issues about which they care deeply.

MERINDA CUTLER is currently teaching:

Class Title	Semester	Date(s)	Program
The Art of Civil Dialogue: "Living Room Conversations" for Bridge-Building	Fall	9/25/25 - 10/30/25	Osher Lifelong Learning