Michele Corriston Education: Northwestern University, Michele Corriston has 10 years of experience in digital media, with a focus on entertainment and pop culture news.She joined PEOPLE in 2014 and currently serves as the Director of Platforms Strategy. Michele was previously the Senior News Editor of the TV vertical at PEOPLE.com. Michele previously worked at SiriusXM. Experience Michele Corriston began as an intern at PEOPLE in 2014, working her way to Associate Editor before pivoting to social media and video production at SiriusXM in 2016. She returned to PEOPLE in 2017 to run the TV vertical of PEOPLE.com. She has served as Director of Platforms Strategy since 2020, leading PEOPLE's presence on TikTok, Snapchat and other emerging digital platforms geared toward Gen Z. Education Michele graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. 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.