Lena Hansen Title: Senior Writer Education: Barry University, Florida International University Experience Lena Hansen is a senior writer at PEOPLE.Before joining PEOPLE in 2017, Lena worked as an entertainment reporter at El Nuevo Herald from 2003 to 2007 and as a senior writer at People en Español magazine from 2007 to 2017. 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.