After graduating from Vanderbilt University in May 2011, she lived in Cape Town, South Africa for six months and worked as a Reporter for the Cape Times. In South Africa she covered stories that ranged from rhino poaching and government-funded housing to round the world boat races and the bungee jumping industry. Back in New York City, Avery is now working part-time for GQ magazine- temporarily employed but permanently looking for a good story and a spicy bowl of curry. Abby Higgins