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Reina Galhea

Reina Galhea

location-pin Oakland, California

School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Expertise: product testing, books, travel, money & finance, pets

Reina Galhea

  • Deputy shopping editor for Reader's Digest, Taste of Home and Family Handyman
  • 10 years' experience creating lifestyle content
  • Former cookbook editor with expertise in baking and special diets
  • Produced content for brands like Famous Footwear, Smuckers, Marriott Hotels, Canon, Kroger and more
  • Tested countless food, lifestyle, and cleaning products: mattresses, steam cleaners, vacuums, spray cleaners, apparel, food delivery, wine subscriptions, pet travel and cleaning products

Experience

As Reader's Digest's deputy shopping editor, Reina leads the commerce editorial team in creating product reviews across all the categories RD readers care about, like cleaning, cooling bedding, plus-size apparel and so much more. She also has 10 years of experience working in branded content and service journalism, collaborating with brands like Sketchers, Marriott Hotels, Canon and Kroger to produce buying and research guides that help readers find the right product or service for their needs. She has particular expertise in travel and money-conscious living, having helped launch an app for travel-focused budgeting. She’s also a regular product tester and has evaluated countless products such as mattresses, vacuums, subscription boxes and pet products.

Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), bachelor's degree in english

Articles

We Tested the Best Air Fryers You Can Buy in 2024—Here Are Our Favorites

If you've got the counter space, an air fryer can completely replace your oven. See what our editors had to say about the top air fryer models.

I Tried the Litter Robot 4 and Yes, It’s Worth the $700 Price Tag

It's not perfect, but to a cat mom who's been scooping poop for a decade, it's a game changer.

I Can’t Clean My Home Without the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser—the Handheld Vacuum Every Pet Parent Needs

If you need me, I’ll be following my cat around with this little handheld vacuum