Alyssa Sparacino

Alyssa (she/her) has been with Shape since 2015 and has held various content roles, most recently stepping in as editorial director in 2022. She's worked in digital media for more than a decade, previously holding editor positions at HGTV Magazine, Health.com, and AOL Health.

Prior to that, she completed a features internship with Teen Vogue while attending college at Kent State University in Ohio, where she earned a B.A. degree in magazine journalism and was the editor-in-chief of the school's women's magazine. Her work has been published online and in print within national media brands covering a range of topics including health, travel, beauty, home, pets, and more.

Alyssa holds a personal training certification with the American Council on Exercise. When she's not writing or lifting weights, you can find her hiking, exploring, and eating with her husband and rescue pup.