MEET OUR TEAM
Angelina Cappiello is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Preferred Health Magazine, a nationally recognized publication dedicated to making health aspirational, accessible, and culturally relevant. A true media maven, Angelina has cultivated a dynamic multimedia platform that bridges medicine, celebrity, technology, mental health, and lifestyle—positioning health not simply as information, but as influence.
Her career in journalism began in 2001 with the New York Post, during one of the most pivotal and trying periods in American history. Reporting in the wake of national tragedy shaped her resilience, sharpened her editorial instincts, and deepened her understanding of the responsibility that comes with storytelling. Those formative years instilled in her a commitment to accuracy, impact, and humanity—principles that continue to define her leadership today.
Under her direction, Preferred Health Magazine has become a respected voice in modern wellness media, featuring renowned physicians, biohackers, innovators, thought leaders, and celebrities. Angelina’s ability to identify compelling narratives and amplify influential voices has positioned the brand as both trusted and forward-thinking.
She has represented Preferred Health Magazine across major media platforms, speaking on mental health, nutrition, and integrative wellness. Her appearances include segments on WPIX-TV (PIX11), iHeartRadio, and WABC (770 AM), as well as numerous podcast programs. Through these outlets, she continues to elevate critical health conversations to broader audiences.
Currently, Angelina is working on a memoir centered on resilience, reinvention, and purpose—crafted especially to uplift and empower single mothers striving to build meaningful lives while raising confident, capable children. Her message is clear: circumstances may challenge you, but they do not define you.
As a rising keynote speaker, Angelina passionately addresses audiences on the topics of confidence and self-esteem. Drawing from her professional achievements and personal journey, she inspires women to own their voice, strengthen their self-worth, and step boldly into leadership. Angelina Cappiello continues to expand her influence as a publisher, storyteller, and speaker—building platforms that do more than inform. They transform.
Michael Fanesi
CFO/ Director of Operations
Michael Fanesi is the CFO and Director of Operations for Preferred Health Magazine. He has over 20 years management experience and is an Army veteran having served as a Military Police Officer,
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF/IV).
Melissa Cassiliano
Columnist
Melissa Cassiliano is a writer and columnist known for her insightful perspectives on life, health, and beauty. With a degree in Communications from Rider University, Melissa also holds a teaching certificate and has made a lasting impact on young minds for 13 years until deciding to take time away, in order to care for her two children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she found inspiration in her personal experiences and became a children's book author. Her upcoming book, set for a Fall 2024 release, celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals facing adversity, leaving readers with a profound sense of hope and empowerment, just as her columns do.
Dara Mormile
Writer
Dara Mormile is a freelance writer for Preferred Health Magazine, covering a wide variety of topics from mental health issues, to inspiring book reviews, to interviews with specialists that debunk health myths.
She began writing for PHM in 2021. Prior to delving into health reporting, she dedicated most of her journalism career, over 15 years, to local news as a staff writer for a community newspaper in Southeast Brooklyn, the Canarsie Courier. At this weekly publication, she also served as Associate Editor - delegating a newsroom with tight deadlines, connecting residents with resources and covering all aspects of community happenings/quality of life concerns in her hometown.
She graduated with her bachelors in Journalism from Brooklyn College, CUNY, in 2004 and currently resides in New Jersey.
Lauren Keating
Writer
Lauren Keating is a freelance writer who has been covering health, fitness, and nutrition for a decade.
Her work has been featured in Youth Runner Magazine, The Health Journal, RunnerClick.com, and Fit Nation Magazine. She started her career at Tech Times, covering Internet culture, health and wellness wearables and apps, and helped to launch Tech Times TV. Along with being a self-published children’s book author, she is a Youth Fitness Specialist (PT, ACE), and instructs exercise classes for toddlers. She graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.A, in Journalism, with a specialization in health. Lauren lives in south New Jersey with her husband and two children.
Dr. Dominique Carson, H.C, LMT
Writer
Dominique M. Carson is truly a hardworking and ambitious professional. She received her Master of Science degree in Media Studies in September 2014. Carson also graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Italian in 2012. Carson has strong interviewing, writing, and reporting skills. She has many attributes in media including marketing and publicity, blogging, social media, entertainment journalism, news and feature writing, profiles, concert reviews, and conducting interviews. Carson interviewed more than 100 celebrities. In addition, she was also a Program and Communications Coordinator for Man Up! Inc, a non- profit organization in East New York. Outside of journalism, writing, non-profit, and customer service, Ms. Carson is also a licensed and nationally certified massage practitioner. Her overall goal is to "facilitate people's lives through her words and hands.
Rachel Sokol
Writer
Rachel Sokol is a NY-based writer and editor.
She's written for SHAPE, Reader's Digest, Health.com, Hispanic Career World, FIRST for Women, Blogilates, FamilyEducation, Univision, USA Today, and more. A former beauty editor and entertainment columnist, she's also worked in media relations for CUNY and contributes parenting articles for various websites. She studied journalism at Emerson College and in her spare time loves chilling out with her family, watching True Crime documentaries, and listening to showtunes.
