Matt Merino

CEO

Matt Merino assumed the role of CEO of Education Management Solutions in April of 2022. He comes to EMS with over 15 years of experience working in higher education. Most recently he was the Chief Experience Officer at Orbis Education, the premier program development and management company working with universities and healthcare systems to expand educational programs in nursing and therapies. At Orbis Matt oversaw the creation of 26 partnerships in 33 states. His responsibilities included the oversight of design and build of 30 new education and simulation centers, university and healthcare system partnerships for clinical experiences, and all student recruitment and support services. Prior to joining Orbis, Matt lead teams involved with the initial launch of online and hybrid programs for Arizona State University online, the University of Miami, George Washington University, and Southern New Hampshire University. Before joining the private sector, Matt was a member of the United States Army Special Operations community serving in over dozen different countries. During his time in service, he was awarded over a dozen medals, including the Bronze Star in 2004.