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Maria Mercedes Lara is currently the Digital Content Operations Director at PEOPLE Magazine. Prior to their current role, Maria Mercedes held positions such as Programming Director, Deputy News Director, and Senior News Editor at the same company. Maria Mercedes also has experience working at POPSUGAR, Wetpaint, BUZZMEDIA, and Gawker Media. Maria graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Writing from The New School.