Bethany Heitman is a journalist with over 15 years of experience. She is the former features director at Cosmopolitan, has held executive editor positions at Seventeen and Health, and was the editor-in-chief of People StyleWatch. Her work has been nominated for several National Magazine Awards, and her reporting has been highlighted on national outlets like Good Morning America, CNN, and Today. She has also worked on multiple media partnerships with the White House, including partnering on former First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" and former Vice President and current President Joe Biden's efforts to raise awareness around sexual assault on college campuses.
Bethany earned her Bachelor's degree from Fordham University.
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