Amina Patel

Amina Patel (Abdelrahman) currently serves as the Home & Gifts Editor for CNN Underscored, a position held since September 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Commerce Editor for Real Simple at Dotdash Meredith from March 2020 to August 2023, where responsibilities involved creating evergreen commerce content, SEO roundups, and buying guides. Previous positions include Editorial Assistant and Editorial Fellow at Hearst Magazines, where Amina focused on SEO-driven content in various lifestyle categories and was involved in data analytics to optimize online performance. Additional experience features freelance writing for notable publications and internships in digital media and communications, supported by a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Journalism from Montclair State University and a Fashion Industry Essentials Certificate from Parsons School of Design.