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    Rachel Epstein is a former editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories, including op-eds, interviews, and ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. During her 4.5 years at the brand, she helped MC reach record search traffic growth while meticulously planning the site’s live event coverage, such as royal weddings and award shows. Throughout the years, she's worked on a wide range of subjects from securing an exclusive interview with Donald Trump’s chief White House photographer to reporting on the safety of contact-tracing apps for an ASME-winning package titled "Invasion of Privacy" to producing Marie Claire’s “Why I’m Voting” series, featuring Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, and more prominent figures. She graduated from Florida State University with degrees in English (Editing, Writing Media) and Public Relations. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop. Follow her @rachelepstein_.

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