Merchant (born August 30, 1963) is an American politician in the state of Florida.

Merchant was born on August 30, 1963, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She received a bachelor's degree in international affairs, with a double minor in Spanish and business, from Florida State University in 1986.

She worked as a legislative aide to Marian Lewis and as executive vice president for an equipment rental service.

While in office, she served as the chair of the appropriations committee on transportation and economic development, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, and as vice chair of the Republican caucus.