
Amanda Cho
July 15, 2025
Community Staff
Brian Mertens
He|Him
Position: Regional Program Director
Fun Fact: My photo was taken in Bryce Canyon, UT, traditional territory of the Southern Pauites. | This area's landscape is unique and very special. I felt fortunate in being able to visit.
Brian believes in the importance of introspection, critical thinking and learning by doing. As Regional Program Director, he supports Summer Search staff in their work with participants and helps ensure that the entire program from outreach to post-secondary and beyond runs smoothly. His previous professional experience includes coordinating advocacy projects with youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems and assisting high school students build their job skills through workshops and internships. Brian holds a B.A. in Health and Societies from the University of Pennsylvania. He likes to travel, read and spend time with friends.
Fun Fact: My photo was taken in Bryce Canyon, UT, traditional territory of the Southern Pauites. | This area's landscape is unique and very special. I felt fortunate in being able to visit.
Brian believes in the importance of introspection, critical thinking and learning by doing. As Regional Program Director, he supports Summer Search staff in their work with participants and helps ensure that the entire program from outreach to post-secondary and beyond runs smoothly. His previous professional experience includes coordinating advocacy projects with youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems and assisting high school students build their job skills through workshops and internships. Brian holds a B.A. in Health and Societies from the University of Pennsylvania. He likes to travel, read and spend time with friends.