Who I am beyond Finance

a person wearing a baseball cap
a person wearing a baseball cap
a person wearing a baseball cap

I’m someone who is drawn to ideas, stories, and communities. My research has explored how misinformation shapes public perception and how politics unfold across the world. I find inspiration in the voices of Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison, and in the art books stacked on my coffee table.

I enjoy exploring disciplines beyond my own, from design and education to behavioral economics, and discovering how they connect back to people and systems. Curiosity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving guide me, whether I’m volunteering, exploring New York’s cultural spaces, or building connections with people who share a vision for impact.

After a long day of work, I find clarity in motion, whether through a quiet walk, a good run, in puppy yoga, or at a cat café. I enjoy curating literature reviews that uncover patterns across disciplines, and I’m happiest when I’m learning, creating, or making the complex feel simple. Big believer in the saying - if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.

Some of my favorite moments have been unexpected, such as ringing the closing bell at the NYSE and earning a scholarship that brought me to New York City. I enjoy Planet Money on my commute, meal prepping, practicing gratitude, and spending time with people who matter. I feel at home both on hiking trails and at the beach, and I love both cats and dogs.

Looking ahead

My expertise has evolved from the ground-level mechanics of transaction and processing to the broader perspectives of reporting and core business analysis. This comprehensive journey has made one thing clear: the future of finance lies in its ability to drive strategy.


I am now actively steering my career toward that future of Strategy & Insight. I am equipping myself with the necessary tools, specifically Power BI and Python, to automate manual work and uncover the predictive power within the numbers. My ambition is to be a key contributor in a tech-forward company, serving as a voice that transforms financial data into a strategic asset.

Let’s build smarter finance.

I’m open to opportunities that combine finance, systems, and impact.

Let’s build smarter finance.

I’m open to opportunities that combine finance, systems, and impact.

Let’s build smarter finance.

I’m open to opportunities that combine finance, systems, and impact.

Alina Augustine

Copyright 2025 by Alina Augustine

Alina Augustine

Copyright 2025 by Alina Augustine

Alina Augustine

Copyright 2025 by Alina Augustine