Lydia Polimeni
About Lydia Polimeni
Lydia Polimeni serves as a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital & Visual Information) at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in photography and digital media, contributing to various NIH communications and educational initiatives.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Lydia Polimeni has served as a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital & Visual Information) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, she has contributed to the NIH Director’s blog by providing photographic images for various agency communications products. She previously worked as a Public Affairs Assistant in the Office of Communications and Public Liaison from 2010 to 2014. During her tenure, she developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for digital image storage and sharing, and created a social media calendar for the NIH Image Gallery, which included selecting images and writing content for platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Polimeni holds a Master of Science degree in Interactive Media from Quinnipiac University, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art/Photography from Shepherd University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background has equipped her with skills in UX/UI design and web usability testing, which she applies to enhance NIH's digital content and communications.
Background in Media and Communications
Prior to her current role at NIH, Lydia Polimeni worked as a Technical Operations Assistant at Al Jazeera English from 2007 to 2008. This experience in a fast-paced media environment contributed to her expertise in communications. Additionally, she has collaborated with PBS Learning Media to disseminate NIH science education materials to a national network of educators and students, further showcasing her commitment to science communication.
Contributions to NIH Communications
At NIH, Lydia Polimeni has played a significant role in evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the agency's image sharing efforts. She has devised solutions for improvement in these areas, ensuring that NIH's visual communications are effective and engaging. Her work includes photographing special visits to NIH, capturing moments with notable figures such as Cameron Diaz and a delegation from Sierra Leone.