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"I am a big fan of Jillian Mackenzie; I even hired her twice, for two different stints at Allure. Jillian deftly guides writers and then cleans up their text while maintaining their voice. She does this quickly and without drama—and that, I assure you, is unique. Jillian can handle complicated, many-layered projects with enormous ease. She is an absolute wonder woman."

—Linda Wells, founding editor of Allure, contributing beauty editor at large at New York magazine's The Cut, and contributor to Hearst publications

"Jillian and I worked together for years at Allure, where I was the beauty director and she was deputy editor. As a top editor, Jillian is extremely detail-oriented, thorough, and thoughtful. She is the rare breed of editor who can handle the nuance and voice of a great beauty story, the mix of history and pop culture of a celebrity profile, and the science and responsibility of a health or nutrition feature. As an employee, there is no one more trustworthy. When I needed a fill-in at Women's Health, Jillian was my first call."

—Amy Keller Laird, editor in chief of Women's Health and former deputy editor/beauty director at Allure

"Jillian was my editor at Allure for several years. Not only is she a great wordsmith with a talent for shaping stories on the page, but she's also a champ when it comes to brainstorming. Whenever I needed to talk out an angle or idea, I called Jillian, who has a knack for seeing the big picture. Whether you're a journalist crafting an article or a student perfecting a paper, she's a fantastic person to have on your side and by your side."

—Brooke Hauser, author of many Allure cover stories and Enter Helen (HarperCollins)

"When I started working at Allure right after college, I came from a science background and barely had any magazine writing experience. Jillian mentored me and helped me go from newbie assistant to editor in just a few years. I love that she always explained her edits in an encouraging and constructive way so I’d truly understand how to strengthen my work. She’d be an asset to any writer or editor."

—Lexi Novak, beauty editor at Allure

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