Greg Mertz is an education leader and Director of Innovation at New England Innovation Academy (NEIA), driving hands-on, future-focused learning. He specializes in human-centered design, makerspaces, and emerging technologies, creating programs that empower students to solve real-world problems. Greg has led initiatives integrating AI, entrepreneurship, and fabrication into the curriculum while mentoring faculty in project-based learning. Passionate about transforming education, Greg ensures students are not just prepared for the future—but equipped to shape it.