Dayna Haffenden

Dayna Haffenden, Staff Editor
Title: Staff Editor at PEOPLE
  • Dayna Haffenden has been working as an Editor for more than five years.
  • Currently, she's a Staff Editor at PEOPLE, writing about anything from TV, Style, Health, Crime and more.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Dayna worked for publications such as Complex, REVOLT, XXL Magazine, OK!, Vibe Magazine, and more.


Experience

Dayna is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She graduated from CUNY Hunter College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in Dance. 

Before joining the team, the New York native worked as a Managing Editor at Complex. She also has bylines with publications such as REVOLT, XXL, OK! and more. When she’s not writing, which is 90% percent of the time, Dayna enjoys taking Pilates classes, planning her upcoming wedding, and watching reruns of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

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.

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