Elaine Marie Welteroth is an American journalist, editor and New York Times best-selling author. In April 2016, Welteroth was named editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, making her the second person of African-American heritage in Condé Nast's 107-year history to hold such a title. Her promotion to editor at age 29 makes her the second youngest editor in Condé Nast history, behind current Teen Vogue EIC Lindsay Peoples Wagner who was 28 when she started in the role in Condé Nast. When she became beauty director of Teen Vogue in 2012, Welteroth was the first person of African-American heritage to serve in the role. She is credited for the notable increase of Teen Vogue coverage of politics and social justice, encouraging readers to become civically engaged, specifically during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
| Born: | Elaine Marie Welteroth, December 10, 1986, Newark, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Alma mater: | California State University-Sacramento |
| Occupation: | Magazine editor, Journalist |
| Years active: | 2008–present |
| Employer: | Conde Nast Publications |
| Known for: | Editor-in-chief, Teen Vogue |
| Predecessor: | Amy Astley |
| Twitter: | Elaine Welteroth's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Elaine Welteroth's Instagram profile |
| IMDb: | Elaine Welteroth's IMDb |
About Elaine Welteroth
American journalist who is recognized for having been named editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue in 2017. She also served as the publication's beauty director for a five year period.
Before Fame
One of her first jobs was wearing the mascot costume for the restaurant Hometown Buffet.
Achievement
In 2016, she made a cameo appearance on the ABC sitcom Black-ish.
Family Life
She became engaged to musician Jonathan Singletary in 2016.
Associations
She had the opportunity to interview comedian Chelsea Handler in 2017.
Information related to Elaine Welteroth
- BBC 100 Women
- Journalists from California
