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      <image:title>About - Kelly McHugh-Stewart is a writer, editor, public speaker, and digital engagement specialist based out of New York City.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Her reporting and personal essays have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, CNN Opinion and Sports Illustrated, among others. Along with her writing, she has managed social media channels and curated digital content for universities, nonprofits, and both collegiate and professional athletics. Kelly received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. Her memoir, which follows her journey to make sense of her father’s death in Kabul, Afghanistan, is forthcoming.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writing + Video - ABC Breaking News</image:title>
      <image:caption>Following the horrific attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021, Kelly was invited to share her thoughts and share information about the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (end of the segment) on ABC News Live. Watch her segment here.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On August 17, 2021, Kelly appeared on CNN’s New Day where she talked to host John Berman about ending the Forever War. Watch her segment here. In the midst of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, Kelly also appeared on ABC’s Nightline. You can watch that clip here (Kelly appears at the seven minute mark).</image:caption>
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