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Elaine Welteroth Singletary, born on December 10, 1986 in Santa Clara, California, United States, is an editor-in-chief, journalist and reality television program judge. As of 2026, Elaine Welteroth Singletary is 39 years old. Education on record includes Newark Memorial High School and California State University, Sacramento. Awards on record include BBC 100 Women (2017).
My Take
Elaine Welteroth feels like a gust of fresh air in a tradition-bound industry. Becoming editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and only the second person of African-American heritage to hold such a title in Condé Nast's century-long history, she reshaped what a fashion magazine could be by inviting in politics and the urgent voices of a younger generation. Journalist, author, television judge, BBC 100 Women honoree, she refuses easy categorization. What I admire most is her conviction that culture should move forward, not merely reflect itself. People like her are how institutions stay alive and relevant.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elaine Welteroth Singletary
- Name (Japanese)
- エレーヌ・ウェルタロス
- Reading
- えれーぬ・うぇるたろす
- Born
- December 10, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Occupation
- editor-in-chief / journalist / reality television program judge / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Newark Memorial High School
- University
- California State University, Sacramento
Awards & achievements
- 2017 BBC 100 Women
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Elaine Welteroth Singletary born?
Born December 10, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Elaine Welteroth Singletary from?
Elaine Welteroth Singletary is from Santa Clara, California, United States.
What does Elaine Welteroth Singletary do?
Elaine Welteroth Singletary works as editor-in-chief, journalist, reality television program judge, writer.
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