Lydia DePillis

Lydia DePillis is an economy reporter at The New York Times, a position she has held since May 2022. In her role, she focuses on translating economic data into relatable narratives that reflect real-life implications for individuals and communities.

Professional Background

Before joining The New York Times, DePillis worked at several notable organizations:

• ProPublica (August 2019 - April 2022): She investigated how federal agencies function and their impact on the public.
• CNN Business (October 2017 - August 2019): As an economy reporter, she covered various aspects of the American economy.
• Houston Chronicle (May 2016 - September 2017): DePillis reported on the economy of Texas, exploring topics from oil to healthcare.
• The Washington Post (June 2013 - April 2016): She covered business and labor issues, contributing to projects focused on policy impacts.
• The New Republic and Washington City Paper: Earlier in her career, she wrote about technology politics and urban development.

Education

DePillis graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with a BA in History. During her time at university, she was actively involved in campus journalism, helping to establish a news website and serving as managing editor for a campus magazine.

Additional Information

Lydia DePillis is also engaged in academia, having recently announced her role as an instructor for a journalism class on covering wealth and poverty at Baruch College.1