Catherine Pearson

Catherine Pearson is an experienced health and relationships journalist who spent 11 years at HuffPost before joining The New York Times' Well section in 2022. During her tenure at HuffPost, she specialized in personal health, wellness, parenting, and COVID-19 coverage, producing service-oriented content that addressed intimate aspects of readers' lives. Her work at The New York Times focuses on relationships, family dynamics, and health-related topics, combining scientific research with human-centered storytelling. Pearson holds a B.A. in English from NYU and an M.A. in journalism from Columbia University. She's recognized for her ability to translate complex health information into accessible guidance while maintaining empathy for sensitive subjects.