Avery Stone Title: Freelance Writer Education: Amherst College Location: New York, New York Expertise: Beauty, Lifestyle Avery Stone has extensive expertise in the beauty and lifestyle space. She also has testing experience from her previous role as a commerce editorial director at Dotdash Meredith.Highlights:Avery was previously the Commerce Editorial Director for Byrdie and Brides at Dotdash Meredith.Her work has also appeared in The Cut, The Hollywood Reporter, Bustle, Billboard, ELLE, GQ, VICE, Eater, NYLON, Refinery29, and more. Experience As a freelance features writer, Avery's work has appeared in The Cut, The Hollywood Reporter, Bustle, Billboard, ELLE, GQ, VICE, Eater, NYLON, Refinery29, and more. She has also held full-time roles at Penske Media Corporation (as the Deputy Editor of SPY, a men’s lifestyle brand), Dotdash Meredith (as a Commerce Editorial Director overseeing multiple brands including Byrdie), and DEPARTURES. Education Avery received a B.A. in English Literature from Amherst College. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.