Carol E. Merrill is the coordinator for Services for Women Students. She is a 1994 Weber State University and recipient of the W.S.U. Crystal Crest "Woman of the Year" award. She completed her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah, with an emphasis in clinical counseling. Her desire to help women achieve their educational goals is what brought her back to Weber State University.  Carol has a strong commitment to advocating for and assisting women in obtaining their personal, academic, professional and financial goals.

Carol is a local, national, and international speaker focusing on issues related to: personal empowerment, single parenting, leadership, and achieving your potential. She firmly believes that once a person has identified their strengths, the opportunities for success and personal fulfillment are limitless.