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Stephanie Osmanski

location-pin Stony Brook, New York

School: Stony Brook University

Expertise: food news & tips, shopping, sustainability

Stephanie Osmanski

  • Published in Parade, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Southern Living and more
  • Reported live from Climate Week on behalf of Insider

Experience

Steph writes about sustainability, food waste and upcycling for Reader's Digest, focusing on the advice and products that would cut in her own home, yard and beyond. Her byline has appeared in Parade, Newsweek, Travel + Leisure, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Southern Living. When she’s not writing, you can find her binge-watching true-crime docs, rearranging all the furniture in her house, or exuding big dog-mom energy on Instagram. She also has a personal interest in DIY activities like gardening, flower pressing and flower arranging.

Education

Quinnipiac University
BA, Journalism
 
Stony Brook University
MFA, Creative Writing

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