Toria Sheffield

Title: Editor
Education: Wellesley College

Toria Sheffield has worked in digital editing and reporting for nearly a decade, with a special focus in pop culture and political news.

Toria joined the PEOPLE News team in 2024.

She previously worked as Senior News Editor at HelloGiggles.com, and her writing has been featured in places like LAMag, Bustle, and The HuffPost.

Experience

Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial team in the fall of 2024. She has nearly a decade of experience curating compelling content for digital publications and is especially passionate about pop culture and celebrity news.

Before joining PEOPLE, Toria worked as Senior Daily News Editor for the women's news and pop culture site HelloGiggles, where she covered everything from celebrity breakups to reproductive health policy. Toria has worked as a contributing writer for a number of brands, including Bustle, LAMag, and Reductress. In addition to breaking news, Toria has a passion for interviewing niché experts, like color psychologists and interior designers.

Toria attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts and currently resides in Los Angeles.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Toria Sheffield

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