Katy McColl, Senior Editor/Writer for JANE magazine, joined its staff in 2000 and currently writes monthly feature columns on various aspects of American culture. These topics range from modern etiquette to multimillion dollar modeling scams. She has also written about a double homicide on an Indian reservation in Montana and gone undercover to report on family dynamics in illegal polygamous societies.

Prior to her position with Jane, McColl worked on the launch of Vogue.com/Style.com and at Travel + Leisure. She co-authored Lonely Planet's 2004 Guide to New York City. McColl graduated from Smith College in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish literture. While in college, she taught Spanish to elementary school kids and was awarded the English department's prize for best fiction.

When not working, this Dallas, Texas, native enjoys reading old novels and new non-fiction, and often travels to small towns in search of used books and vintage dresses. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.