Vanessa K. De Luca

Vanessa K. De Luca is editor in chief of ESSENCE magazine. In this role, she serves as the brand’s editorial leader and oversees the magazine and web site’s content and vision.  

De Luca first joined ESSENCE more than a decade ago as Beauty and Fashion Features Editor, where she directed all style and beauty sections.  In 2003, she was named Lifestyle Director, responsible for coverage including food, home, parenting and technology.  Additionally, she was a member of the editorial features team, writing and editing numerous impactful stories on subjects ranging from teen dating violence to childhood obesity. In 2005, she was named Executive Editor, managing the editorial team to implement the brand’s creative vision, as well as overseeing staffing, systems, operations and the magazine’s operating budget.
 
Prior to joining ESSENCE, she served in a variety of editorial capacities at publications such as Life and Glamour.