Idris Michael Merchant

Idris Michael Merchant is a dedicated professional who combines empathic communication with data science to advocate for global liberation.

He is deeply involved in teaching Nonviolent Communication with a focus on power and privilege, offering 1:1 coaching and mediation services.

A practitioner of Plum Village Buddhism, Idris is engaged in various equity projects that address power dynamics, privilege, and social impact.

He actively seeks projects that highlight and address abuses of power & privilege, aiming to foster healing, transformation, and growth in individuals and communities.

Through Progressive Programming, Idris collaborates to create pathways to high-growth careers for economically disadvantaged populations.

As an award-winning people analytics and career engagement professional, he has initiated and guided numerous talent development programs benefiting thousands of professionals globally.

His expertise spans diverse areas such as business analytics, software development, workforce optimization, and IT strategy, leveraging these experiences to enhance human systems on a larger scale.

Idris holds a Bachelor's Degree in Informatics from UC Irvine and has a background from Barrington High School.

Formerly associated with organizations like NVCDesi.com, Progressive Programming, MealSquares, RingCentral, ADP, and IBM, he has held key roles in mediation, coaching, analytics, and consulting.

To discover more about Idris Michael Merchant's current endeavors, visit bit.ly/IdrisLifePriorities.