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ELLE.com is produced by a team of editors passionate about fashion, beauty, news, culture and how to fit into the lives of modern women.
Jessica Roy
Field Director
Jessica is the Web Director for ELLE.com. She was previously an associate editor at ELLE.com, writing primarily about women’s experiences in the MENA region. Jessica is currently adapting her story, Two Sisters and the Terrorist Between Them, into a book, which will be published by Scribner in February 2023. She loves baking, running, and your dog’s Instagram.
Claire Stern
Deputy Editor
Claire is associate editor at ELLE.com where she edits, distributes stories, shapes the fashion vertical, and oversees SEO and travel #content.A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she began her career in Ellie girl (RIP) Before joining the editorial board very cool and Bergdorf Goodman. FYI, she’s not a hugger.
Danielle James
beauty director
Danielle oversees all beauty coverage for ELLE.com. She was introduced to the art of beauty at a young age through a mas band performing at the Trinidad Carnival and has never given up on tinted eyeshadow, bold blush, sequins and feathers since. Danielle enjoys covering many aspects of the industry, including the intersections and idiosyncrasies of beauty in different cultures. She is dedicated to breaking down old beauty norms and uplifting all women. When she’s not swiping her winged eyeliner on the streets of New York, Danielle can be seen at art exhibitions, adventure trips, or saving her latest fashion finds in her hometown.
Katherine Kruger
function editor
Katherine is a Feature Editor for ELLE.com. Before Hirst, she worked at Splinter, Talking Points Memo and The Guardian. She loves taking pictures of her cats, talking about being from the Midwest, and spending too much time on Twitter.
Erica Gonzalez
Senior Culture Editor
Erica is ELLE.com’s Senior Culture Editor, where she oversees coverage for TV, movies, music, books, and more—whether it’s interviewing your next favorite musician or swarming Netflix’s hottest new show. She is a former editor of HarpersBAZAAR.com and currently lives in Brooklyn. She loves her mom’s disco music collection, coffee ice cream, and keeping the plants in her home alive. One day, she will close all open tabs.
Leah Romero
Senior Digital Designer
Leah is a Senior Digital Designer at ELLE.com. A New Yorker, she is passionate about fine art, food, and exploring Ecuadorian culture.Before her current role, she was a senior designer economist Emphasize advertising. Outside of work, you can browse her antique stores, create miniature sculptures and explore the city on foot.
Alyssa Bailey
Senior News and Strategy Editor
Alyssa covers all celebrities, royals and top news.Before working at ELLE.com, she was in very cool and Cosmopolitan.com. Alyssa is a graduate of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and originally from Maryland. She enjoys jogging, baking, dressing up and exploring New York City in her spare time. She doesn’t like Justin Bieber’s beard (sorry, Justin), but loves his dog Esther.
Madison Ferrer
Senior Staff Writer
Madison writes about political news and culture. When she’s not online, she’s probably eating banana bread or taking a nap. Before ELLE.com, she was an editorial assistant for Cosmopolitan.com.
Rose Minutaglio
Karin Lavash
Senior Social Media Editor
Carine is responsible for ELLE.com’s social media strategy. When she’s not surfing her social feeds, you’ll find her binge-watching on Netflix, meditating, or baking something she hopes will be great.