Contributors

Abby Mackey is a Health reporter for the Post-Gazette, covering women’s health, pediatrics and nutrition, and appears on KDKA-TV as a health contributor. She holds bachelor’s degrees in physical anthropology and nursing, and is a registered nurse. She would tell her younger self to be choosier about who and what contributes to self-worth. amackey@post-gazette.com; @abbymackeywrites on IG is the

PG’s Food Editor and writes a weekly Gretchen’s Table column; she’s previously covered education, home and gardens, and features. She would tell her younger self: Life is short. Don’t forget to stop and breathe it all in whenever you can. gmckay@post-gazette.com; @gtmckay on X

Abby Schnable is a sports reporter for the PG, focusing on college athletics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with minors in sports management and marketing. She would tell her younger self to spend more time enjoying the little things and less stressing about grades or work. aschnable@post-gazette; @AbbySchnable on X

Hanna Webster is a health reporter for the PG, covering the opioid crisis, COVID-19 and health equity. She holds a master’s in science writing from Johns Hopkins University. She would tell her younger self to enjoy life and to invest in friendships. hwebster@post-gazette.com; @hannamwebster on X

Anya Sostek is a health reporter for the PG, where she has covered topics such as business and education over the past 19 years. She would tell her younger self to wear slippers with arch support. asostek@post-gazette.com