Sam Gillette Title: Former Writer/Reporter, Books Education: New York University, Colgate University Sam Gillette is a former writer/reporter, books at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022.She joined PEOPLE in 2016 and held various roles, including writer, reporter and editorial assistant.Before joining PEOPLE, Sam was a reporting fellow at Bedford + Bowery, a research assistant for Bob Kolker and an intern at xoJane.com in 2015. She also worked as a reporter at The Evening Sun in 2014. Experience Sam Gillette is a former writer/reporter, books at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022.Before serving as writer/reporter, Sam held various roles at PEOPLE, including writer, reporter and editorial assistant. She was a reporting fellow at Bedford + Bowery, a research assistant for Bob Kolker and an intern at xoJane.com in 2015. Sam also worked as a reporter at The Evening Sun in 2014. She graduated with a master's degree in journalism from New York University in 2015 and a bachelor's in English from Colgate University in 2012. 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.