Dr Merry is well-published and has nearly two decades of experience in using geographic information systems (GIS), satellite imagery, and aerial photography. She has Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Geography from the University of Georgia. She is co-author of Mapping Human and Natural Systems, published by Academic Press. She has taught many continuing education courses for seasoned professionals on the use of GIS. She also has experience in developing an online continuing education course (introgps.uga.edu) and has led the data collection efforts for several human subject surveys. She is co-editor of Forest Plans of North America (Academic Press, 2015), and editor of the Proceedings of the Southern Forestry and Natural Resource Management GIS Conference (soforgis.uga.edu).