Meet the Good Housekeeping Team

Editor in Chief & Editorial Director, Hearst Lifestyle Group

Creative Director

Executive Editor

Beth (she/her) is the executive editor of Good Housekeeping, where she oversees all print content and manages features, personal essays and special projects for the brand. She is a former executive editor at Woman’s Day and features director at Reader’s Digest and is a current adjunct professor at New York University in the School of Professional Studies. As a former college and semi-professional soccer player, she twice had the unfortunate experience of playing against Abby Wambach.

Digital Content Director, Hearst Lifestyle Group

Lauren (she/her) is Good Housekeeping's digital director, where she oversees content and strategy across the brand's online, video and social media platforms. She has almost 20 years of experience writing and editing beauty, lifestyle, home, health, entertainment and product review content for publications including Country Living, Woman's Day, Brides and First for Women. She graduated from NYU with a degree in journalism and history.

Executive Managing Editor

Deputy Director, Hearst Lifestyle Group

Michelle (she/her) is the deputy director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.

Managing Editor

Dana (she/her) is the managing editor of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she handles day-to-day operations. Her clever systems put Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day on the most efficient and timely path to success. She plans ahead to avoid possible bumps in the road, and when things go awry (as they sometimes do), she’s the person people turn to for insight and solutions. Prior to coming to Good Housekeeping, she worked for Cosmopolitan and Allure.

Senior Editor, Editorial Business Development

Kayla (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s editorial growth strategies in the partnership, news, social, branded, membership and newsletter spaces. Previously, she was the Senior News and Entertainment Editor and Social Media Editor for Good Housekeeping and House Beautiful. Before joining the Good Housekeeping team, she worked at Redbook, Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.

Senior Editor

Lizz Schumer (she/her) is a senior editor at Good Housekeeping, where she runs the Good Housekeeping Book Club, edits essays and longform features, and writes about pets, books and lifestyle topics. A journalist for almost two decades, she's the author of Biography of a Body and Buffalo Steel and teaches journalism as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies, creative nonfiction at The Muse Writing Center and coaches with The New York Writing Room.

Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor

Marisa LaScala (she/her) covers all things parenting, from the postpartum period through empty nests, for Good Housekeeping; she previously wrote about parents, families and work at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.

Senior SEO Editor

Katarina Avendano (she/her) is the senior SEO editor for Good Housekeeping where she edits, writes about lifestyle topics and contributes to the SEO strategy. In addition, she works closely with the SEO team where she provides reporting and research for search-related content. Before Good Housekeeping, she was the digital editor at New York Family and was responsible for the website’s content and strategy. Katarina received her B.A. in communications and Spanish from the University of Washington.

Associate Entertainment and News Editor

Selena Barrientos (she/her) is the associate entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing news, she also spotlights Hispanic and Latinx communities through the franchise "GH Con". She is a graduate from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and creative writing. When she’s not typing away, she’s watching reruns of feel-good shows, brainstorming a home décor refresh or trying out a new restaurant in Downtown Brooklyn.

Staff Writer

Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers topics ranging from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

Assistant Editor

Annie (she/her) is an Assistant Editor at Good Housekeeping. She spends her days writing lifestyle content such as gift guides, product roundups and news for the site. As a former member of the Special Projects Team, Annie has worked with the GH Tested program, writing up product reviews and helping run GH's events. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and has previously worked at Runner's World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman's Day

Editorial Assistant

Hannah (she/her) is an Editorial Assistant for Good Housekeeping, where she covers content and strategy across GH’s social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter. Previously Good Housekeeping's Editorial Fellow, she earned her B.A. in Writing Seminars and Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. When she isn’t endlessly scrolling through social media, you can often find her clicking away behind a camera, fangirling over Taylor Swift or trying out new food spots in NYC.

Editorial Business Manager

General Manager

Laurie Jennings (she/her) is general manager of the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees business and editorial strategy, and leads a team of scientists, consumer product specialists and editorial experts to create science-backed content, industry-leading events, report on consumer behavior and trends, assess items for the GH Seal, evaluate products, among other editorially driven, revenue-generating innovations. Laurie is a sought-after speaker for CES, SXSW and the Global Wellness Summit and a judge for awards from ASME and Digiday. As a HearstLab Scout, she screens startups for investment by Hearst. Find her on Instagram @lauriejenningsnyc.

Chief Technologist & Executive Technical Director

Rachel Rothman (she/her) is the chief technologist & executive technical director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all labs. She also manages GH’s growing research division and the analysis of applicants for the Good Housekeeping Seal and all other GH's testing emblems. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. Rachel has had the opportunity to evaluate thousands of products for GH’s annual Awards programs.

Deputy Editor

Jessica (she/her) is the deputy editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute and a longtime product tester, reviewer, writer and editor of beauty and lifestyle content. She has over a decade of industry experience, previously as Beauty Editor at USA TODAY's Reviewed where she launched the Beauty vertical and tested hundreds of products, and prior, covering lifestyle and travel trends for publications like The Boston Globe and The New York Times. You can usually find her sorting through piles of beauty products — and testing the best ones on camera. You can follow her at @jessicarteich.

Senior Editor & Analyst

Sarah (she/her) is the senior editor & analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers the best picks across home, kitchen, tech, health and food. She has been cooking professionally since 2017 and has tested kitchen appliances and gear for Family Circle as well as developed recipes and food content for Simply Recipes, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, OXO and Food52. She holds a certificate in Professional Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Center (now Institute of Culinary Education). You can follow her at @sarahgwharton.

Senior Editor, Products & Reviews

Jen Gushue (they/them) is the Senior Product & Reviews Editor at The Good Housekeeping Institute, where they edit product reviews in home, cooking and cleaning appliances, tech, wellness, parenting and more. Previously, Jen was at Insider where they oversaw the growth the home and kitchen reference team and served as a buying guides editor. Outside of service journalism, Jen also writes the occasional theater feature for TDF Stages. They are a graduate of The George Washington University.

Updates Editor, Products & Reviews

Raena Loper (she/her) is the Product and Reviews Updates Editor for the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering textiles, home, wellness, tech, and more. Prior to working at GH, she worked as Assistant Lifestyle Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine where she covered fashion, food, tech and beauty content. She is a graduate of Montclair State University earning a degree in Fashion Studies with a concentration in design and garment construction as well as a degree in Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies. You can follow her @raena.rbl.

Associate Editor, Products & Reviews

Jacqueline (she/her) is the associate editor of products & reviews at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she covers all things e-commerce in beauty, lifestyle and beyond. Before joining GH, she wrote at Insider as a style & beauty reviews fellow, from testing viral trends to reviewing sustainable brands. She's a graduate of the University of Florida's school of journalism, with a specialty in magazine and mass communication. You can follow her @jacquelinesaguin.

Assistant to the Director

Abigail Bailey is Laurie Jennings' assistant at the Good Housekeeping Institute and is currently working toward her Master of Science in publishing in digital and print media at NYU. Prior to Good Housekeeping, she worked at LSU Press and The Southern Review. In her free time you can find her quilting, knitting, cross-stitching or working on any manner of craft.

Executive Director, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab

Birnur (she/her) has led the GH Health, Beauty and Sustainability Lab for almost 15 years. In addition to earning M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering, she recently added a professional certificate in sustainability management from Columbia University to her credentials. Birnur has been an active leader in conceptualizing many of our green initiatives, including the GH Sustainable Innovation Awards and our annual Raise the Green Bar Summit. Birnur and the Beauty Lab chemists also conduct the brand's annual Beauty Awards selection process. You can follow her @@beautyscience.

Senior Chemist, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab

Sabina (she/her) is a senior chemist in the Health Beauty and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Ithaca College and more than 16 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Since joining Good Housekeeping Institute in 2012, Sabina has overseen numerous laboratory and consumer studies across skincare, haircare, and makeup categories. She also reviews applications, substantiates claims, and evaluates products for the GH Seal and Beauty and Sustainability award programs.

Chemist, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab

Danusia (she/her) is a chemist in the Health, Beauty & Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she evaluates haircare, skincare, cosmetics and beauty tools. She holds a B.S. in chemistry from St. John’s University and a M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences with concentration in cosmetic science from the University of Cincinnati. Danusia has over 10 years of experience in the personal care industry including formulation, product development, claim evaluation and efficacy testing.

Reviews Analyst

Chiara (she/her) is a Reviews Analyst in the Health, Beauty & Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she conducts hands-on testing of health and beauty products. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Columbia University. Before joining the Institute, she worked as a cosmetic chemist formulating skincare products for a variety of brands, where she learned to decode ingredient lists, evaluate ingredient efficacy and scrutinize product claims.

Executive Director, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab

Carolyn Forte (she/her) brings 40+ years experience as a consumer products expert to her role as Executive Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab. She holds a B.A. in Family & Consumer Sciences from Queens College, City University of New York and has deep analytical testing and editorial writing expertise in categories like appliances, cleaning, textiles, and home and organizational products. Carolyn produces all the cleaning and home care advice for Good Housekeeping, and has authored numerous special publications. For the past three years, Carolyn has been partnering with the American Cleaning Institute to co-produce the Discover Cleaning Summits.

Analyst, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab

Jodhaira (she/her) is the Product Reviews Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab, where she tests and writes about home appliances, cleaning products and cleaning tips. Since joining the Institute in 2021, she has tested dozens of vacuums and done research on everything from robot vacuums to the history of dry cleaning. Prior to joining GH, she graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science and spent two years as an analyst in an environmental lab in Queens.

Executive Director, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab

Lexie Sachs (she/her) is the Executive Textiles Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she researches, tests and reports on all fabric-based products ranging from sheets, mattresses and towels to bras, fitness apparel and other clothing. She also evaluates luggage, rain gear, disposable paper goods and baby products. Lexie has more than 15 years of experience in the textiles industry and a degree in fiber science from Cornell University. She sits on several industry committees, has served as an expert judge for various awards programs and is regularly the first person to hear about new product launches.

Senior Analyst, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab

Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior textiles product analyst at The Good Housekeeping Institute. Since 2018, she has led in Lab and consumer category tests for tampons, luggage, pillows, period underwear, towels and more, testing over 500 home products, 200 apparel pieces and dozens of paper products. She graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design and a minor in Gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.

Analyst, Textiles Product Reviews

Grace Wu (she/her) is the Textiles Products Review Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Prior to working at Good Housekeeping, she earned a Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science from Cornell University. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for smart textiles and nanotechnology and held internships at Open Style Lab and Rent the Runway.

Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst

Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She earned undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Consumer Sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping, Amanda was a lecturer for the Fashion and Retail Studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.

Director, Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab where she oversees the content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear; she’s an experienced product tester and developer, as well as recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal. She enjoys spinning, yoga and lying on the beach — with an insulated tumbler of wine in hand. Follow her @nicole_papantoniou.

Analyst, Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab

Eva (she/her) is the Reviews Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances where she tests kitchen gear, appliances and culinary innovation. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Food Studies, Nutrition and Public Health and is a trained chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has over 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager. In her freetime, Eva can be found strolling the grocery store aisles, cooking up something delicious in or trying out new restaurants. Follow her @eatingwitheva.

Deputy Director, Nutrition Lab

Stefani (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Deputy Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab where she handles all nutrition and fitness related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Stefani is dedicated to providing evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter, passionate home cook and loves spending time with her big FIT Greek family.

Director, Home Improvement & Outdoor

Dan DiClerico (he/him) is Director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. He brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role, having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of homeownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations. A one-time roofer and serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.

Analyst, Media & Tech Lab

Olivia (she/her) is the Media & Tech Reviews Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees product testing and covers tech, home, auto, appliances, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech, trends and innovation and, prior to joining Good Housekeeping, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and various media outlets. Olivia’s a graduate of the George Washington University, with a B.A. in journalism, political science and French,and holds a master’s in communications from Sciences Po Paris. Follow her @olivialipski.

Analyst, Parenting & Pets

Jamie (she/her) is the parenting and pets reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she spends the majority of her time researching and writing about pet and family products. Prior to working at Good Housekeeping, she worked at BuzzFeed and People covering a combination of product reviews and lifestlye content. She's a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and has her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Psychology and her master’s in Journalism.

Test Engineer

Alec Scherma (he/him) is the Good Housekeeping Institute’s test engineer, where he helps to create and implement new product testing methodology across home, cooking and cleaning appliances, wellness, tech products and more. He graduated from Drexel University’s College of Engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is originally from Los Angeles, but escaped the warmth and now lives in Manhattan with his girlfriend, where they eat their way across the city.

Lab Assistant

Executive Director

Lisa (she/her) is the executive director of the Health Newsroom, a team that produces health content for Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day. The former executive editor of Women’s Health, The Good Life and Parenting magazines and senior editor at Esquire and Glamour, she has specialized in producing investigative health reports and other stories that help people live their healthiest lives. She’s won many awards, including the National Magazine Award, and one of her best days was when President Obama and Michelle Obama each tweeted a link to one of her articles.

Deputy Director

Stephanie (she/her) is the deputy director of the Hearst Health Newsroom, where she writes, edits and otherwise creates health content for Good Housekeeping, Prevention and other Hearst titles. She has covered women's physical and emotional health, nutrition, sexuality and the mutlitudes they contain for national publications for decades, and is also a bestselling author, mom of twins, dogmom and intuitive eater in progress.

Senior Editor

Alyssa (she/her) is a senior editor for the Hearst Lifestyle Group Health Newsroom, creating research-backed, service-driven health content for Prevention, Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day. She has over 13 years of reporting, editing and interviewing experience. She previously worked at Reader’s Digest, where she was Research chief, responsible for the health vertical of their site. She has also freelanced for Chowhound, HealthiNation.com, Huffington Post and more. She lives and breathes all things wellness, and has a particular love for food, nutrition and fitness. You can find her on Instagram at @therealalyssaj.

Senior Editor

Kaitlyn Pirie (she/her) is a senior editor in the Health Newsroom at Hearst, where she reports, writes and edits research-backed health content for Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day. She has more than 10 years of experience talking to top medical professionals and poring over studies to figure out the science of how our bodies work. Beyond that, Kaitlyn seamlessly turns what she learns into engaging and easy-to-read stories about medical conditions, nutrition, exercise, sleep and mental health. She also holds a bachelor of science in magazine journalism from Syracuse University.

Health Editor

Zee Krstic (he/him) is the health editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, where he covers health and nutrition news, decodes diet and fitness trends and reviews the best products in the wellness aisle. Zee fostered a nutrition background previously as an editor at Cooking Light, and is continually developing his grasp of holistic health through collaboration with leading academic experts and clinical care providers. He has written about food and dining for Time among other publications.

Chief Food Director, Hearst Lifestyle Group

Kate Merker (she/her) is the Chief Food Director and oversees the team that produces all the food content appearing in several of Hearst's top titles, including Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Prevention, Woman's Day and Country Living. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from Yale University, she graduated first in her class at the Culinary Institute of America. She has worked at Bayard's, a classic French restaurant in lower Manhattan, and New York City's famed Gotham Bar and Grill.

Deputy Food Editor

Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has over a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.

Associate Editor

Becca Miller (she/her) has been working with the Good Housekeeping food team since October 2018, where she researches and writes about tasty recipes, fascinating food trends, and top tools. She graduated from NYU with a liberal arts degree, focusing on creative writing. She makes killer scrambled eggs, enjoys a glass of un-oaked Chardonnay and takes pride in her love for reality television.

Editorial Assistant

Samantha (she/her) is the Editorial Assistant on the Good Housekeeping food team, where she writes about tasty recipes from the Test Kitchen, must-try food products and tools and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has tasted hundreds of products and recipes (tough job!) and worked with the team to produce countless insightful and inspirational stories across multiple brands. A graduate of Fordham University, she has a passion for writing, an inescapable curiosity for food and flavor and considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

Senior Home Editor

Monique Valeris (she/her) is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Previously, she was the digital editor at ELLE Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations. Her idea of a well-decorated room? It must include a dose of pattern play, globally-inspired pieces and, of course, brass accents. Don't miss her monthly digital column, "What's In My Cart," which highlights the products she can't get enough of at the moment.

Assistant Editor

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping where she covers home and lifestyle content. This includes writing about unique home decorating ideas, DIY projects and holiday gift guides. Before Good Housekeeping, her experience included freelancing for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. With more than four years of editorial experience, Mariah received her M.A. in journalim at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.

Beauty Director

April Franzino (she/her) is the Beauty Director at Good Housekeeping. She produces and oversees all beauty editorial content, including pitching, reporting, writing, editing and market work, culminating with the magazine’s yearly Beauty Awards special. April also oversees the beauty content of Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines. She represents them on television, radio, and online, having appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, NBC New York Live, PIX11 News and Today.com.

Beauty Assistant

Catharine (she/her) is the Beauty Assistant at Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and Prevention, working closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab to write beauty content. She was previously an Assistant Beauty Editor at Group Nine Media and returns to Hearst after holding beauty and editorial internships at Harper’s Bazaar and CR Fashion Book. Catharine received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. When she’s not consuming all things beauty, you can find her at the beach (with SPF!) or a hockey game. @catharinemalzahn

Style Director

Lori (she/her) is the Style Director at Good Housekeeping, where she has written and edited content across the fashion, lifestyle and home categories. A self-described morning show obssessive, she has over 20 years experience in bringing print and digital content onto national TV shows like Good Morning America, The Today Show, and many more. She joined GH after writing and editing beauty, celebrity and lifestyle stories for Glamour, Lucky, InStyle, People and Real Simple magazines. When she’s not scouring the market for the next great gift to buy, she’s probably chasing after one of her three hilarious kids.

Design Director

Visual Styling Director

Art Director

Art Director

Craft Stylist

Associate Art Director

Associate Video Producer

Assistant Designer

Digital Imaging Specialist

Copy Chief

Deputy Copy Chief

Visual Director

Deputy Visual Director

Visual Editor

Associate Visual Editor

Photographer