Welcome home! We're excited that you want to learn more about us. Good Housekeeping is an iconic brand with a pretty cool history. Get this: The very first print issue of GH came out in 1885. In it, the editor wrote that the brand's mission would be “about equal proportions of public duty and private interest." That still rings true today — with more than 1,200 editions under our belts, two decades of sharing daily tips and news online, and 137 years of testing behind every product we recommend.
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Inside the century-old Good Housekeeping Institute, our editors, engineers, scientists, and product analysts work hard to serve our readers as a go-to resource for almost everything in their lives, highlighting trusted expert advice and the best-tested products you can buy.
Since really no other magazine on the planet can boast such a rich history, we have to take a minute to brag about some of our accomplishments. For instance, did you know that the standard height for kitchen sinks and counters, a comfortable 36-inches, was established by the experts in the Good Housekeeping Experiment Station (the original name of the GH Institute)? Or that GH reported tobacco and smoking were harmful and might be linked to cancer 36 years (!) prior to the Surgeon General? And you'll want to repeat this one at a cocktail party: The GH Nutrition Lab once revealed that a popular snack puff had 8.5 g of fat per serving instead of the 2.5 g claimed on the label. (Yep, the brand had to reformulate and update its label.)
Some pretty awesome accomplishments, right? That only scratches the (polished) surface of what we do. These days, it's our mission to keep delivering that same tried-and-trusted advice for everything you care about (and purchase) in your home and life. Our editorial team is dedicated to making Good Housekeeping the most trusted authority in the world for delicious triple-tested recipes, genius innovations, style-savvy solutions, compelling real-life stories, and best-in-class products — all backed by the science of the GH Labs.
Scroll on down to get to know the incredible writers, editors, scientists, engineers, analysts and experts who put the good in Good Housekeeping, and learn more about our editorial policies.
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ACCURACY
To make sure we get it right, Good Housekeeping works closely with qualified experts and follows thorough editing and fact-checking protocol prior to publishing. Published content is periodically fact-checked and reviewed to ensure the information provided is accurate, fair, and up to date.
In addition to regularly consulting our go-to health, beauty, and home experts for insights and analysis, we also rely on the expertise of our in-house engineers, analysts, nutritionists, and product experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute. Read more about how we test products.
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EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE
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PRIVACY
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Executive Fashion Director
Senior Market Editor
Laurie Jennings is general manager of the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees business and editorial strategy and leads a team of scientists, consumer product specialists and editorial experts to create science-backed content, industry-leading events, report on consumer behavior and trends, assess items for the GH Seal, evaluate products, among other editorially driven, revenue-generating innovations.
Chief Technologist & Executive Technical Director
Rachel is the chief technologist and executive technical director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all labs. She also manages the analysis of applicants for all iterations of the Good Housekeeping Seal and GH emblems. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jessica is the deputy editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute and a longtime product tester, reviewer, writer, and editor of beauty, lifestyle, and home content. Previously, she worked as Beauty Editor and launched the Beauty vertical at USA TODAY's Reviewed, and has covered lifestyle and travel trends for publications like The Boston Globe and The New York Times. She’s a graduate of Northeastern University’s school of journalism.
Sarah is the Senior Editor & Analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers the best picks across home, kitchen, tech, health and beauty. She previously worked in the test kitchen at Family Circle, where she developed recipes and tested kitchen appliances and gear. She holds a degree in Professional Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Center (now Institute of Culinary Education).
Senior Editor, Products & Reviews
Jen Gushue (they/them) is the Senior Product & Reviews Editor at The Good Housekeeping Institute, where they edit product reviews in home, cooking and cleaning appliances, tech, wellness, parenting and more. Previously, Jen was at Insider where they oversaw the growth the home and kitchen reference team and served as a buying guides editor.
Updates Editor, Products & Reviews
Raena Loper is the Product and Reviews Associate for the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering home, textiles, wellness, tech, outdoors and more. Previously, she worked as Assistant Lifestyle Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine where she covered home, beauty, tech, and fashion content. She is a graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in Fashion Studies as well as Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies.
Associate Editor, Products & Reviews
Jacqueline Saguin is the associate editor of products and reviews at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering all things e-commerce in home, lifestyle, tech and more. Before joining GH, she wrote at Insider as a style & beauty reviews fellow, covering everything from the latest TikTok trends to sustainable brands.
Executive Director, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab
Birnur Aral is the executive director of the Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees all Lab tests and applications all iterations of the Good Housekeeping Seal and GH emblems. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University (formerly Robert College), followed by Master of Engineering and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Executive Director, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab
Carolyn Forte, a consumer products expert, is the executive director of the Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she oversees all testing, research, and editorial production involving cleaning appliances and products. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Consumer Science from Queens College, CUNY, Carolyn began her career almost 40 years ago as a textiles analyst for the Montgomery Ward Company.
Executive Director, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab
With over 15 years of experience in the textiles industry and a degree in fiber science from Cornell University, Lexie Sachs researches, tests and reports on all fabric-based products ranging from sheets, mattresses and towels to bras, fitness apparel and other clothing. She also evaluates luggage, rain gear, disposable paper goods and baby products. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2013, she worked in merchandising and product development in the fashion and home industries.
Director, Home Improvement & Outdoor
Dan DiClerico has written about home improvement for more than 20 years, including countless how-to articles and reviews of products ranging from appliances to smart home technology. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his wife and kids, in a 19th century brownstone that he renovated using everything he's learned from his day job.
Director, Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab
Nicole runs the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances Lab where she oversees the content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools, and gear; she’s an experienced product tester and developer, as well as recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
Deputy Director, Nutrition Lab
A registered dietitian and NASM certified personal trainer, Stefani Sassos handles all nutrition and fitness related content, testing and evaluation for the Good Housekeeping Institute. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, Stefani aims to provide evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert, regularly appearing on leading national and regional broadcast and radio outlets.
Senior Chemist, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab
Sabina is a senior chemist in the Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she conceives, creates and carries out experiments to evaluate beauty and health products. Sabina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Ithaca College and is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2012, she was a research chemist in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Senior Analyst, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab
Emma Seymour is a senior analyst in the Textiles, Paper and Plastics Lab at The Good Housekeeping Institute where she evaluates fiber-based products ranging from bedding to clothing. She graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science and Apparel Design with a minor in Gerontology. Prior to starting at Good Housekeeping, she worked in product development and customer experience for fashion startups.
Chemist, Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab
Danusia Wnek is a chemist in the Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she evaluates haircare, skincare, cosmetics and beauty and health tools. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from St. John’s University and is currently working toward a Master of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialty in Cosmetic Science through the University of Cincinnati.
Alec Scherma is the Good Housekeeping Institute’s test engineer, where he helps to create and implement new product testing methodology across home, cooking and cleaning appliances, wellness, tech products and more. He graduated from Drexel University’s College of Engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Analyst, Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab
Eva is the Reviews Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab where she tests kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Food Studies, Nutrition and Public Health and is a trained chef from the Natural Gourmet Institute. Most recently, Eva was a personal chef and freelance food stylist working behind the scenes on some of your favorite Food Network shows.
Olivia Lipski is the Media and Tech Reviews Analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she tests products and covers tech, home, appliances, health and more. Prior to joining GH, she was a writer for Android Central and Lifewire reporting on all things smart home and cellular, as well as a content creator for the Association of National Advertisers where she wrote about marketing trends and innovation.
Analyst, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab
Jodhaira Rodriguez is a test analyst in the Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute who graduated from Hofstra Unversity with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science before going on to work as an analyst in an environmental lab.
Jamie is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and has her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Psychology and her master’s in Journalism. She spends the majority of her time researching and writing about pet and family products. Prior to working at Good Housekeeping, she worked at BuzzFeed and People.
Analyst, Textiles Product Reviews
Grace Wu evaluates fabric-based products including clothing, accessories and home textiles, and has earned a Master of Engineering in Materials Science & Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Fiber Science from Cornell University. Her role includes hands-on testing in the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab and analyzing data from hundreds of consumer testers. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for apparel design and textile nanotechnology. Grace has held internships at a nonprofit focusing on adaptive wear product development and at Rent the Runway for garment maintenance. In her free time, you can find Grace tuning into new music releases, binge-watching crime shows, or exploring art museums and galleries in New York City.
Abigail Bailey is Laurie Jennings’ assistant at the Good Housekeeping Institute and is currently working toward her Master of Science in publishing in digital and print media at NYU. Prior to Good Housekeeping, she worked at LSU Press and The Southern Review. In her free time you can find her quilting, knitting, cross-stitching, or working on any manner of craft.
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