Elaine Aradillas Title: Former Senior Staff Writer Education: Columbia University — Graduate School of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin Elaine Aradillas is a former senior staff writer at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2023.She joined PEOPLE in 2007. Before joining PEOPLE, Elaine was a reporter at Orlando Sentinel from 2005 to 2007, an intern at The New York Times in 2004, a reporter at San Antonio Express-News from 1999 to 2003 and a reporter at Austin American-Statesman in 1999. Experience Elaine Aradillas is a former senior staff writer covering crime and other verticals at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2023.Before joining PEOPLE in 2007, Elaine was a reporter at Orlando Sentinel from 2005 to 2007, an intern at The New York Times in 2004, a reporter at San Antonio Express-News from 1999 to 2003 and a reporter at Austin American-Statesman in 1999. She earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in studio art from The University of Texas at Austin. 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.