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Jenna Ryu
Jenna Ryu is a Lifestyle Writer at SELF Magazine based in New York, where she covers topics ranging from beauty to mental health to relationships. She received her B.A. in psychology and journalism at Georgetown University. Before joining SELF, she was a Wellness Reporter at USA TODAY.
When she's not busy writing or testing skin care, you can find her running, painting, or watching a horror movie.
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