Desiree Ossandon Education: University of California, Davis, Northwestern University, Ryerson University, University of Toronto Desiree Ossandon is a former freelance contributor at PEOPLE. She left people in 2022.She joined PEOPLE the same year.Before joining PEOPLE, Desiree was a freelance writer for Brit + Co from 2016 to 2019 and a communications coordinator and community manager for Canada Arts Connect from 2010 to 2015. Experience Desiree Ossandon is a former freelance contributor at PEOPLE. She left people in 2022 after joining the same year.Before joining PEOPLE, Desiree worked as a freelance writer for Brit + Co from 2016 to 2019 and as a communications coordinator and community manager for Canada Arts Connect from 2010 to 2015. 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.