Byrdie’s mission is to simplify beauty and style with trustworthy, expert-vetted advice and authentic storytelling.
We love how personal it all is, and it’s important to us to do your stories justice.
We hope to make you feel inspired, joyful, comfortable, and confident.
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As such, we prioritize diversity across all editorial, social, creative, and internal endeavors.
This includes behind the scenes, as well as on the page and in front of the camera.
The Byrdie editorial team has one goalto help you live your most beautiful life.
Hallie has worked in beauty editorial for 13 years and has been with Byrdie since 2016.
Before Byrdie, she ranMarie Clarie’ssocial media and helped launch Time Inc.’s digital-only beauty brand, MIMI.
Her writing has appeared inELLE,Cosmopolitan, andInStyle.
She graduated with a BA in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in Brooklyn.
In 2022, Hallie was named one of AdExchanger & AdMonsters' Top Women in Media.
Hallie Gould
Holly joined the Byrdie team in 2019.
Shes passionate about sunscreen, tubing mascara, and exploring the intersections of beauty and identity.
Holly graduated from George Mason University with a B.A.
in Creative Writing and now lives in New York City.
Holly Rhue
Star has been with Byrdie since 2019.
Star holds a Journalism and Technical Communications degree from Colorado State University, and now calls Brooklyn home.
Star Donaldson
Olivia has been with Byrdie since 2021.
Before that, Olivia worked as an editorial intern for Byrdiewhich confirmed her passion for beauty journalism.
As a writer, her mission is to amplify diversity and representation in beauty.
Olivia graduated with a B.A.
in Journalism from Georgia State University with a minor in African-American Studies.
Olivia Hancock
Bella Cacciatore
Eden has been with Byrdie since 2020.
She is a graduate of The College of William & Mary, and currently resides in her beloved Brooklyn.
Jasmine has been working in social media since she graduated college in 2014.
Her first internship after graduating was on the social team at Ebony Magazine.
She was the social media writer at Shape Magazine for over five years.
Her writing has also appeared in Elle UK and Cosmopolitan.
Now, hes an associate content editor for the brand.
Tomoko graduated with a BA in Architecture from Barnard College, Columbia University and lives in New York City.
Tory Brangham is Chief Commerce Officer at Dotdash Meredith and has led the team since May 2017.
She received her B.A.
from Colgate University with a degree in International Relations.
Tory Brangham
Jessica joined the Byrdie team in May 2019.
She is a seasoned writer and editor with a career in digital media that spans over ten years.
The bulk of her experience lies in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content.
Jessica received her B.A.
in Journalism and Sociology from New York University.
Jessica Mahgerefteh
Ally is an associate editorial director for Byrdie.
She has considerable experience testing and writing about makeup, skincare, haircare, and health-related products and services.
Ally has a bachelor of science from Northwestern University and a master’s degree from Columbia University.
Ally Hirschlag
Dominique joined the Byrdie team in 2022.
She also runs a website dedicated to Black-owned brands called SACRD.
Dominique received a B.A.
in Print/Online Journalism from Howard University.
you might find her on Instagram @d_hobdy.
Dominique Hobdy
Lauren joined the Byrdie team in 2023.
She received a B.A.
in Journalism with a minor in English from Hofstra University.
Jordan holds a masters degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
She has covered live events including beauty and fashion launches, NYFW, and premieres.
She joined the team in 2022.
Shannon has a B.S.
in Magazine Journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University.
She consistently surveys the market and spends hours testing products to find tailored recommendations for Byrdie readers.
Alyssa Kaplan
Caitlyn joined the Byrdie team in 2022.
She has years of experience covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle topics.
Before joining the Byrdie team, Caitlyn worked for Vox Media as an associate beauty editor.
Caitlyn earned a B.A.
in Journalism from Lehigh University.
Cher has also written for U.S. News & World Report 360 Reviews and is a former personal style influencer.
Cher Checchio
Shauna joined the Byrdie team in October 2024.
She received a B.S.
in Broadcast Journalism and Business from SUNY Plattsburgh.
Amanda has several other bylines at InStyle and Women’s Health.
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