Grace McCarty

Grace McCarty is an editorial assistant at SELF Magazine, where she contributes to wellness and lifestyle coverage. She graduated from Fordham University in 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in English, where she honed her journalism skills through courses like 'Writing for Publication.' During her undergraduate years, she wrote for the Lincoln Center Observer and published her first professional profile on Teen Vogue's News and Politics Editor Lexi McMenamin, a Fordham alum. Her early pitching experiences included reaching out to major fashion publications as a student, overcoming initial hesitations about her qualifications. Prior to joining SELF, McCarty gained experience through roles at Penguin Random House, MODE Magazine, Etsy, and freelance work. Her recent bylines include wellness articles for SELF and Parade Magazine, such as an expert-backed exploration of bone broth benefits. She continues to develop her career with a focus on accessible health journalism.