Erika Reals Title: Commerce Editor Education: University of Kansas Location: New York, New York Erika is the Commerce Editor at PEOPLE.com.Highlights:Erika joined the PEOPLE team in 2022 and has been with Dotdash Meredith since November 2020.She received a degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.Her work has also been featured in Byrdie, Brides, Daily Mail, and more. Experience Erika Reals is the Commerce Editor at PEOPLE.com covering beauty, style, home, and lifestyle shopping topics. Her work can also be found on Byrdie and Brides. Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, Erika wrote about celebrity style at Daily Mail, documenting everything from Hailey Bieber's wedding dress to Bella Hadid's vintage leather coats. Education Erika received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas. 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.