Olivia Jakiel Title: Former Associate Editor Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison Olivia Jakiel is a former associate editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. She joined PEOPLE in 2021.Before joining PEOPLE, Olivia was a writer at Next Luxury in 2021 and a staff writer for Static Media in 2021. She also worked as an entertainment and news editor for YourTango from 2020 to 2021. Experience Olivia Jakiel is a former associate editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. Before joining PEOPLE, Olivia was a writer at Next Luxury in 2021 and a staff writer for Static Media in 2021. She also worked as an entertainment and news editor for YourTango from 2020 to 2021. 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.