By Angela Tafoya, Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile

Name: Jessica Velez
Gig: Editorial Intern
What's one piece of advice every intern should follow?
"Don’t be afraid to pitch stories! It’s the best way to contribute and learn, plus it’s a really cool feeling to see your idea actually become the day’s main feature."
What have you learned from the internship?
"I became a stronger and faster writer thanks to my editors Katie and Angela. And I also learned that S.F. has the most amazing bread pudding, that Betsey Johnson is as wild as her collections, and that market research is a million times more fun than it sounds."
What are three words that sum up this internship?
"Rewarding, exciting, and stimulating!"
Jessica looking stunning in a Calvin Klein sweater.


















in NYC