Kathy Ehrich Dowd Title: Former Digital Editor Education: Boston University Experience Kathy Ehrich Dowd is a former digital editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2018.Before covering politics and sports as digital editor, Kathy held various roles at PEOPLE from 2013 to 2018, including contributing digital editor, contributing web writer and contributing correspondent. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston 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.