Lydia Russo

Lydia Russo is an accomplished media relations professional with extensive experience in public relations, currently serving as Media Relations Manager at Kinship since July 2025. Previously, Lydia held the position of Account Supervisor at B Public Relations, LLC from April 2022 to July 2025, where responsibilities included leading high-level client accounts in the hospitality and travel sectors. As a Senior Account Executive at H2 PUBLIC RELATIONS from April 2018 to April 2022, Lydia oversaw client accounts for prestigious brands and developed tailored PR strategies. Early career roles included positions at Weber Shandwick, Skirt PR, and Caren Joan Public Relations, with responsibilities ranging from publicist to communications coordinator. Lydia Russo holds a Master's Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and degrees in Apparel Merchandising and Nonprofit Management from Iowa State University and the University of Illinois Chicago, respectively.