Bio

Lucian Merk is a gifted, vibrant, and imaginative 5-year-old with an insatiable curiosity and a big heart. He thrives in creative, hands-on environments and is deeply drawn to learning how things work—from animals and ecosystems to robotics and 3D printing.

Lucian is an active child with a love for movement and discipline. He has played soccer since age two with Sabre Soccer in Boca Raton and currently plays flag football at FAU, where his mother proudly serves as his coach. He has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for two years, earning a black gi with a gray-and-white belt for his focus and dedication. He also began swimming at just 6 months old through ISR (Infant Swim Resource) and looks forward to joining a competitive swim team when he’s older.

Musically inclined, Lucian won his first piano award at age four and continues weekly lessons with enthusiasm. His artistic and imaginative sides shine through his love for building with Magna Tiles, LEGOs, Play-Doh sculpting, painting, drawing, and science experiments. He’s particularly fascinated by dinosaurs, science, and technology—often dreaming of extracting DNA from dinosaur bones to bring back vegetarian species for study.

Lucian is also an animal lover who helps care for two dogs, a crested gecko, and a pet snake. His empathy extends into the community through Lucian’s Little Library, a Little Free Library project he launched across Palm Beach to encourage literacy, community connection, and the basics of entrepreneurship—learning how to fundraise, promote, and execute an impactful idea.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and artists, Lucian brings both visionary thinking and emotional intelligence to everything he does. He’s highly observant, makes deep connections, and is always full of thoughtful questions.

Eager to begin his next chapter in a dynamic, nurturing environment, Lucian is excited about the chance to explore musical instruments, hands-on 3D printing, and engaging lessons in kindergarten and beyond. He looks forward to growing within a community that fosters innovation, creativity, and compassion.