Serena Kappes Title: Former Senior Editor Education: Barnard College Serena Kappes is a former senior editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2009.She joined PEOPLE in 2000 and held various roles, including staff editor and features writer.Before joining PEOPLE, Serena was an entertainment editor at AMG/Parade from 1999 to 2000. Experience Serena Kappes is a former senior editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2009.Before serving as a senior editor, Serena held various roles, including working as a staff editor and features writer. She was an entertainment editor at AMG/Parade from 1999 to 2000. Serena graduated from Barnard College with her bachelor's degree in English language and literature. 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.