Lydia spent over 15 years as an Early Childhood Educator, with time in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, before expanding into the sexuality field. Lydia is a sexual health educator and consultant for families and educators. She has served on NAEYC's Affiliate Advisory Council since 2016. Her passions in sex education and advocacy include helping families and educators understand and appropriately support sexual development in children, and she has led workshops on these topics around the country.