
Alyssa Cruz
Social Media Editor
Alyssa Cruz is the social media editor at Women’s Health, where she drives social strategy and helps shape the brand’s voice across platforms. Prior to WH, she worked at CBS News and palabra. Originally from Toledo, she is a proud alumna of Ohio University, where she received two bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish. When she is not creating social content, you can find her trying different restaurants in New York City or planning her next trip.
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Latest from Alyssa Cruz

It’s Christmas Morning for Erin Andrews
The longtime broadcaster opens up about her love of football, the women reshaping the NFL, and how new fans can find their way into the game.

They’re in Their 60s—and Competing at the HYROX World Championships
Meet the women proving strength, endurance, and ambition have no expiration date.

Emma Navarro's Comeback Isn't Just About Tennis
The tennis star is back at the U.S. Open with a new outlook—and a reminder that rest isn't weakness.

Madison Hammond Wants the Next Generation of Indigenous Athletes to Have Something She Didn’t
The Utah Royals midfielder helped design a Nike collection that carries the colors, landscape, and stories of home.

Mia Hamm Wants Women to Stop Powering Through Pain
Women’s soccer has changed since Mia Hamm retired. Now, she wants the conversation around pain to change, too.

Mallory Swanson’s Next Chapter Is About More Than Soccer
After welcoming her daughter, the forward is back on the pitch and building a lasting impact.

E.l.f. Has Entered the Haircare World. I Put Its New Product Line to the Test.
The affordable skincare and makeup mainstay is officially coming for your shower caddy. Here’s whether it’s worth a try.

Trinity Rodman Wants More—for Herself and Everyone After Her
At 24, the USWNT star has already won a championship, Olympic gold, and a historic contract. Now she’s focused on leading without losing herself.

Meet the Woman Who Brought the USMNT’s New World Cup Kits to Life
Nike designer Yazmin Rosete helped create the new U.S. Soccer kits, which unify the men’s, women’s and youth national teams under one visual identity.

Mikaela Shiffrin Is Winning the Battle Against Her Toughest Opponent: Her Mind
The most decorated alpine skier of all time is breaking records and staying in tune with herself.