Catherine Kast Title: Former Editor Education: Wesleyan University Catherine Kast is a former editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2017.She joined PEOPLE in 2011, and held various roles including writer-reporter, staff writer and style editor.Before joining PEOPLE, Catherine was a story coordinator for Inside Edition in 2011. Experience Catherine Kast is a former editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2017.Before serving as editor, Catherine held various roles at PEOPLE, including working as a writer-reporter, staff writer and style editor. Before joining PEOPLE, Catherine was a story coordinator for Inside Edition in 2011. Catherine earned a B.A. in English at Wesleyan University. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.