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!
Our Team
Pilar Gerasimo, Founding Editor
Since 2001, Pilar Gerasimo has served as the key visionary and creative mind behind the……
David Schimke, Editor in Chief
Before arriving at Experience Life in the spring of 2012, editor in chief David Schimke……
Craig Cox, Managing Editor
In an eclectic journalism career spanning three decades, Craig has edited newspapers, magazines, books and……
Steve Waryan, Senior Editor/Copy Chief
Steve brings 20 years in publishing to his work at Experience Life. In the 1980s and……
Lydia Anderson, Art Director
Lydia has been art directing and designing the magazine’s award-winning layout since it’s inception in……
Jane Meronuck, Production Designer
Before joining the Experience Life team in late 2003, Jane was an independent production……
Jamie Martin, Digital Initiatives Manager
Jamie has worn many hats since joining the Experience Life team in June 2005: editorial……
Laine Bergeson, Senior Editor
Laine has worked in magazine journalism for over a decade. She came to Experience Life……
Courtney Helgoe, Senior Editor
Courtney officially joined the Experience Life team in January 2010 after freelancing for the magazine……
Courtney Lewis Opdahl, Senior Editor
Courtney is Experience Life’s multimedia and fact-checking editor. She is responsible for coordinating the production……
Anjula Razdan, Senior Editor
Anjula came to Experience Life following a stint as a senior editor at the Utne……
Stephanie Glaros, Graphic Designer
Stephanie Glaros has worked as an art director and graphic designer for almost a decade.……
Christy Rice, Circulation Coordinator
Christy has overseen the complexity of the editorial, creative and production cycles of the publication……
Heidi Wachter, Community Engagement Specialist
Heidi first joined the Experience Life team as a freelance Web consultant in November 2010,……
Brandi Bongers, Office Manager
Brandi joined the Experience Life team as the office manager in November 2012. Previously, Brandi……
