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, Editor in Chief

Pilar Gerasimo is the founding editor of Experience Life, an award-winning healthy-living magazine that reaches……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……continued

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Craig Cox

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

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Steve Waryan

Senior Editor/Copy Chief Steve brings 20 years in publishing to his work at Experience Life. In……continued

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Jane Meronuck

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

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Laine Bergeson

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

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Anjula Razdan

Senior Editor Anjula came to Experience Life following a stint as a senior editor at……continued

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Jen Sinkler

Senior Editor Working at a magazine that espouses healthy-way-of-life ideals is a logical fit for……continued

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Jamie Martin

Manager – Digital Initiatives Jamie has worn many hats since joining the Experience Life team……continued

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Courtney Helgoe

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

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Christy Rice

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

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Rachel Huntzicker

Executive Assistant Passionate about writing and living a more holistic lifestyle, Rachel joined the Experience……continued

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Jocelyn Stone

Associate Editor Jocelyn initially joined Experience Life as a social media and editorial intern in……continued

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Heidi Wachter

Senior Editor – Digital Initiatives & Social Media Heidi first joined the Experience Life team……continued

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Stephanie Glaros

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

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Rebecca Curtis

Rebecca Curtis joined Experience Life as a special projects and editorial intern in November 2011.……continued

David Schimke

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