Alinda was born in New York City, NY and moved to Tanzania, where she attained her primary and secondary school education. She holds a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and is a practicing Aerospace Engineer in the Metro DC area in the US. Growing up in Tanzania, it was clear that an education was one of the key differentiators for a better life. She is very thankful of her family especially her father; who championed and believed in her to excel in her academic pursuits. Her father believed that she could do anything. Alinda is passionate about empowering young women in education as well as to encourage an academic and career endeavor in STEM.