We’re a team of experienced writers and editors who obsessively scour the retail landscape (both online and off) to find the best products for your life. Besides being experts in our fields, having worked for brands like Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Everyday Health, and What to Expect—we’re consumers too—and we personally have a passion for products and services that make your life easier.
Tory Brangham, Head of Commerce
Tory joined the commerce team at Dotdash Meredith in 2017 after three years of overseeing lifestyle content for About.com and ultimately launching The Spruce. Tory brings over twenty years of retail and digital publishing experience to Dotdash—having worked most recently at Amazon and Quidsi (Diapers.com, Soap.com) and before that she enjoyed a long tenure at iVillage. She combines her years as a Merchandise Director with her experience in editorial content to create a best in class commerce team of editors and writers all working in concert to help our users make their best purchase decisions. Tory received her BA from Colgate University.
Dwyer Frame, Senior Editorial Director of Commerce
Dwyer joined the commerce team in September 2017 and has worked in the print and digital publishing industry for over 15 years. Throughout her career, Dwyer has always focused on gift guides and product roundups concentrating in the lifestyle and health space. She has worked at InStyle, Time Inc., and Health, and her work has appeared in Real Simple, People, Rachael Ray Every Day, What to Expect, Brit + Co, Woman’s Day, and Redbook. Dwyer received her BA in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Julia Warren, Director of Product Testing
Julia joined the commerce team in May 2018 and brings with her a decade of experience working in the digital publishing industry. Prior to working at Dotdash Meredith, Julia was a freelance commerce writer and the editorial producer at TravelandLeisure.com, where she managed the site’s sponsorship initiatives. Her work has appeared online for What to Expect, Food & Wine, Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, and This Old House. Julia received her BS in food science from Cornell University and graduated from the culinary arts program at the International Culinary Center.
Taysha Murtaugh, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith in February 2019, Taysha was the Lifestyle Editor at Country Living and Woman’s Day, where her work was featured throughout the Hearst network. She has served as a lifestyle expert for publications and received a nod from The New York Times for her original reporting. From her first gig at Meredith’s Better Homes and Gardens to her time at Martha Stewart Weddings, Taysha has spent her career creating and editing content across a range of lifestyle topics. She hails from the Midwest, received her BS in Journalism at Iowa State University, and currently resides in New York City.
Kate Donovan, Senior Commerce Editor
Kate has been with Dotdash Meredith since May 2019. With nearly fifteen years of experience in the magazine industry, Kate is an expert in the world of decorating, food, and lifestyle. She has covered registry and wedding décor for Brides for over four years and has held positions at Martha Stewart Living, Domino, Cookie, and InStyle. Kate received a BFA in Printmaking and Art History from Rhode Island School of Design.
Ajay Kumar, Tech Commerce Editor
Ajay joined Dotdash Meredith in November 2018 and brings with him nearly a decade of experience in tech journalism, consumer electronics, and online publishing. Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, he spent over three years at PCMag where he reviewed hundreds of products, built several new testing procedures, and developed a considerable range of PR and industry contacts.
He’s also run the gauntlet in the daily news beat, working as a tech reporter at Newsweek Media Group to cover the latest product releases and industry developments. Ajay’s earlier experience includes an eclectic mix of freelancing, advertising rating, law, and public policy research. He received a BA in Political Science and History from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Alan Bradley, Tech Editor, Product Testing
Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith in September 2019, Alan was a senior writer on the central hardware team at Future Plc. During his time there, he helped transform the company’s commerce and SEO strategy whilst also covering tech news, writing reviews, and building features around hardware and technology. He has over a decade of journalism experience, and has written for outlets like Rolling Stone, Variety, and ESPN. Alan received a BA in English Literature from Bard College.
Jessica Mahgerefteh, Beauty Commerce Editor
Jessica joined the commerce team in May 2019. Before joining the team, Jessica worked as a senior editor at a French-born content and marketing agency contributing to editorial platforms owned by L'Oréal USA, developing strategy and optimizing content. She began her career on the digital team at DUJOUR, a luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine, covering beauty, fashion, culture, and lifestyle topics. Jessica received a BA in Journalism and Sociology from the College of Arts and Science at New York University.
Chelsea Stuart, Lifestyle Editor, Full Product Reviews
Chelsea has been with Dotdash Meredith since May 2018. Before joining the team, she was an editorial assistant and staff writer at Jetsetter, a TripAdvisor company where she drove the company’s commerce initiative publishing destination-specific packing guides, travel accessory roundups, and the like. Prior to that, she was also a freelance contributor to online travel outlets like Matador Network. Chelsea received a BA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College and sailed with Semester at Sea in Fall 2013.
Katherine Louie, Commerce Editor
Katherine has been with Dotdash Meredith since August 2018. Through her background as an English/Creative Writing major at Marist College and her previous work experience at Hearst Magazines, she prides herself in creating content that inspires and informs readers. She has contributed to a variety of online publications including NBC Today, Reader’s Digest, Everyday Health, What to Expect, Brit + Co, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health. In her role as Commerce Editor, she looks forward to bringing her talent, passion, and creative energy to the Dotdash Meredith brands.
Kate Geraghty, Commerce Editor
Kate has been with Dotdash Meredith since August 2019. Before joining the commerce team, she was an editor at What to Expect, where she wrote and edited commerce roundups and contributed to What to Expect's social media channels. Kate's earlier experience includes working for lifestyle brands like All You and Girls' Life. She received a BA in English from Northwestern University.
Avery Stone, Associate Editor, Product Testing
Avery has been with Dotdash Meredith since September 2018. Before joining the team, Avery worked as an associate digital editor at the luxury magazine DEPARTURES covering travel, food, and culture. She has also worked as a staff writer at For the Win (USA TODAY Sports) as well as a news and trends reporter at HuffPost. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications including Elle, Billboard, Noisey (VICE), Travel + Leisure, PAPER, Lenny Letter, and more. Avery received a BA in English Literature from Amherst College.
Mary Kate Hoban, Associate Editor, Product Testing
Mary Kate joined Dotdash Meredith in December 2018. Previously, Mary Kate worked as an assistant editor at American Media Inc. where she covered fashion and beauty for Life & Style, In Touch Weekly, and Closer magazines. She has also worked as an entertainment news editor at Elite Daily and a social media account manager at Socialfly, an agency specializing in strategy and content for clients in the hospitality, fashion, and lifestyle industries. Mary Kate received a BA in Journalism from The University of Georgia.
Hana Maeda, Associate Commerce Editor
Hana joined Dotdash Meredith in October 2018 and brings editorial experience in the lifestyle, health, and parenting space. Prior to joining the commerce team, Hana was an editorial intern for Bustle Digital Group, covering lifestyle content for Romper. She also worked for XO Group Inc. as an intern for The Bump, where she worked on baby gift guides and product reviews. Hana received her BS in Magazine Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Alice Newcome-Beill, Associate Commerce Editor
Alice joined Dotdash Meredith in December of 2019 and has previously written for outlets like PC Gamer, PCMag, and GamesRadar. Focused primarily on the realms of PC components, peripherals, and gaming in general, Alice has been a long-standing proponent for games as a force for positive social change and enjoys highlighting aspects of games and peripherals that make them more inclusive.
Alice has held a variety of professions over the years, including working as a line cook for New York restaurants and managing inventory for the world's largest collection of vintage comic books. While her line of work has varied greatly, her passion for writing and tech has remained consistent and serves her well as an authoritative voice in the field.
Mallory Leibowitz, Senior Revenue Product Manager
Mallory joined Dotdash Meredith in 2016 and has been the product manager for commerce since it was a small team. She previously worked at The Atlantic magazine, where she managed the creation of branded content digital experiences for brands such as Jaguar, H&M, TIAA, and National Geographic. Mallory received her BS in Marketing and minor in Web Design from the University of Florida.
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