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Lives In
New York, NY
Education
- University of Kansas
Erika is the Associate Fashion Editor, Commerce for Byrdie.
Highlights:
- Erika joined the Byrdie team in 2021 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 Daily Mail.
Experience
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 coat. Her evenings and weekends are usually devoted to an online vintage shop that she manages out of her small NYC apartment.
Education
Erika received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas. She also earned a Certificate in Global Awareness during a program abroad in London, UK.