Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Expertise
Meal delivery services, Food & drink affiliate content strategy, Restaurant openings
- Andrew was the founding editor of People, Inc.'s commerce team back in 2016, and compiled buying recommendations for things like the best air fryers and cast-iron skillets.
- He has a passion for travel and has discovered some of his favorite cuisines in locations such as Vietnam, Chile, Buenos Aires, and the Seychelles.
- He is originally from New York, appreciates a great bagel or deli sandwich, and thinks there is nothing better than chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers.
Experience
Andrew Skwarek is a seasoned editorial strategist and content leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping service-driven storytelling across major publishers, including People, Inc., U.S. News & World Report, and Recurrent Ventures. Andrew was the founding editor of People, Inc.'s commerce team back in 2016, and has led affiliate content strategy for sites like The Spruce Eats, Serious Eats, Simply Recipes, Food & Wine, and Liquor.com. His work has consistently centered on helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions, whether they're signing up for a meal delivery service or planning a foodie vacation. Andrew joined Static Media in 2026 as an editor for its food verticals, hoping to tap into his love for exploring exotic cuisines and sharing culinary experiences to help engage readers.
Education
Andrew has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the State University of New York at Brockport.
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