Katie Mannion Title: Contributor Education: Maryville University of St. Louis, St. Charles Community College • Katie Mannion has worked as an entertainment writer for two years, covering everything from evergreen content to celebrities.• She joined PEOPLE as a contributor in 2022.• She has also been published in Healthline, SheKnows and more Experience Katie Mannion has two years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2022.She is a freelance writer and Occupational Therapy Assistant with clinical experience across multiple healthcare and education settings. She currently works with the geriatric population in skilled nursing facilities as well as pediatric patients in early childhood and elementary schools.As a writer, she focuses on various aspects related to mental health, wellness, relationships, and entertainment. Her work has been featured in various publications including Healthline, People, SheKnows and more. Education Katie Mannion has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Maryville University of St. Louis. She also holds an Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from St. Charles Community College. She has been certified by the NBCOT and is licensed to practice OT in the state of Missouri. 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.