Lydia Gerike

Lydia Gerike is a seasoned content strategist with significant experience in social media production and journalism. Currently serving as a Senior Content Strategist at Democracy Forward since July 2025, Lydia previously held the position of Social Media Producer at Fast Company and worked as a Social Media Editor at Protocol, where notable achievements included optimizing social media growth and managing content across various platforms. Lydia's extensive journalism background includes roles as a Breaking News Reporter at The Modesto Bee and a Pulliam News Fellow at The Indianapolis Star, alongside multiple positions at the Indiana Daily Student, where leadership was demonstrated as Editor in Chief and Managing Editor. Lydia's education includes a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington.