Erica Marrison Title: Contributor Erica Marrison has been a writer and journalist for over five years, focusing on pop culture, fashion and power. She joined PEOPLE as a Contributing Writer on the Evergreen team in 2024.Erica has been a Contributing Writer on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE since 2024. She also covers shopping at TODAY.Erica has written for publications like Teen Vogue and V Magazine, where she was an Editorial Intern covering fashion and culture. Experience Erica Marrison has been a writer and journalist for over five years, focusing on pop culture, fashion and power. She joined PEOPLE as a Contributing Writer on the Evergreen team in 2024. Before joining PEOPLE, Erica covered shopping at TODAY, which she continues to do, in addition to writing for publications like Teen Vogue.While in graduate school, Erica served as an Editorial Intern at V Magazine covering fashion and culture. She graduated with an M.A. in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School for Social Research in 2023. She also holds an M.A. in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto and a B.A. Honors in English Literature and Women’s and Gender Studies from Acadia University. Education Erica Marrison has a bachelor's degree from Acadia University in English and Women’s and Gender Studies, a master's degree in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto and a second master's degree from The New School for Social Research in Creative Publishing & Critical Journalism with a minor in Design Studies. 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.