Genevieve Cepeda

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Title: Staff Shopping Writer
Education: Northwestern University
Location: New York, NY
Expertise: Beauty, Style, Celebrity Brand Launches, Entertainment News

Genevieve Cepeda is a staff shopping writer for PEOPLE, with a passion for finding the best deals and getting her favorite looks for less. Whether it's transforming her wardrobe or forging a home out of her tiny NYC apartment, she is always on the lookout for life-changing buys. 


Highlights:

  • Genevieve joined the commerce team as a staff shopping writer in April 2024.
  • Formerly a PEOPLE editorial intern, she focused on red-carpet round-ups and celebrity brand launches.
  • She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University.

Experience

Genevieve is a writer with experience writing about arts, entertainment, beauty and style. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2023, where she focused on arts and entertainment journalism. Before joining PEOPLE as an intern, she wrote for a campus fashion magazine. 

At PEOPLE, Genevieve first worked with the beauty and style team, where she focused on celebrity style coverage. She focused on the launches of celebrity brands, collections and IRL outfit choices. Genevieve has sharpened her expertise by interviewing celebrity stylists such as Warren Alfie Baker and hairstylist Sally Hershberger

Genevieve is personally committed to testing and supporting women-owned and BIPOC-owned businesses. She loves nothing more than interviewing female leaders, especially when she gets to seek inspiration from women like the one-and-only Venus Williams.

She now uses her knack for online shopping as a staff shopping writer.

Education

Genevieve has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.

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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