Maria Yagoda Title: Former Writer-Reporter Education: Yale University Maria Yagoda is a former writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2017.She joined PEOPLE in 2015.Before joining PEOPLE, Maria was a restaurant reviewer for BlackboardEats from 2014 to 2017 and a sex/lifestyle writer for Bustle from 2014 to 2015. Experience Maria Yagoda is a former writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2017.Before serving as a writer-reporter, Maria was a restaurant reviewer for BlackboardEats from 2014 to 2017 and a sex/lifestyle writer for Bustle from 2014 to 2015. She graduated from Yale University in 2012 with a B.A. in French. 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.