Alyssa Johnson Title: Former Writing and Reporting Intern Education: Northwestern University Experience Alyssa Johnson is a former writing and reporting intern at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2021.Before interning at PEOPLE, Alyssa worked in the office of undergraduate admission as a senior admissions counselor and social media and digital communications coordinator at Northwestern University from 2018 to 2021. She was also a student reporter at the university and a writer for BlackBoard Magazine from 2019 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.