Experience Life Magazine

Our Team

The Experience Life team is an eclectic group of smart, creative individuals who each bring unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to the table (ever wonder where we get some of our story ideas?). Get to know us!

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Pilar Gerasimo, Founding Editor

Since 2001, Pilar Gerasimo has served as the key visionary and creative mind behind the……continued

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David Schimke, Editor in Chief

Before arriving at Experience Life in the spring of 2012, editor in chief David Schimke……continued

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Craig Cox, Managing Editor

In an eclectic journalism career spanning three decades, Craig has edited newspapers, magazines, books and……continued

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Steve Waryan, Senior Editor/Copy Chief

Steve brings 20 years in publishing to his work at Experience Life. In the 1980s and……continued

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Lydia Anderson, Art Director

Lydia has been art directing and designing the magazine’s award-winning layout since it’s inception in……continued

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Jane Meronuck, Production Designer

  Before joining the Experience Life team in late 2003, Jane was an independent production……continued

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Jamie Martin, Digital Initiatives Manager

Jamie has worn many hats since joining the Experience Life team in June 2005: editorial……continued

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Laine Bergeson, Senior Editor

Laine has worked in magazine journalism for over a decade. She came to Experience Life……continued

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Courtney Helgoe, Senior Editor

Courtney officially joined the Experience Life team in January 2010 after freelancing for the magazine……continued

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Courtney Lewis Opdahl, Senior Editor

Courtney is Experience Life’s multimedia and fact-checking editor. She is responsible for coordinating the production……continued

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Anjula Razdan, Senior Editor

Anjula came to Experience Life following a stint as a senior editor at the Utne……continued

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Stephanie Glaros, Graphic Designer

Stephanie Glaros has worked as an art director and graphic designer for almost a decade.……continued

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Christy Rice, Circulation Coordinator

Christy has overseen the complexity of the editorial, creative and production cycles of the publication……continued

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Heidi Wachter, Community Engagement Specialist

Heidi first joined the Experience Life team as a freelance Web consultant in November 2010,……continued

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Brandi Bongers, Office Manager

Brandi joined the Experience Life team as the office manager in November 2012. Previously, Brandi……continued