ABOUT THE WRITER

Hi, I’m Alina. I’m a daughter of Lao refugees, first-generation college graduate, and a self-proclaimed city girl who indulges in traveling to capture gorgeous views and discover hidden gems.

Career-wise, I’m a people operations manager with a love for building inspiring and joyful places to work. Outside of my 9-5, I’m a community builder partnering with nonprofits and artists to refine their business operations.

You’ll likely find me at an airport, writing in a coffee shop, or enjoying live music.

What about LUVFORTHECITY?

My entire life has been about pivoting and adjusting to new places. I’ve moved 31 times and rarely stayed in a place for more than 1-2 years after early childhood.

Everywhere and nowhere felt like home at same time…I found myself immersed in Seattle, LA, the Bay and NYC all the way to Vientiane, Laos.

Then I realized that home is wherever I felt rooted. Roots can spread, so I wove pieces of myself into the soil of every city I fell in love with/in.

Eventually, my passion for writing and traveling birthed LUVFORTHECITY.