Alina Florez was born and raised in Romania, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Naval Engineering. She later completed a Master’s degree in Emergency Management, developing strong analytical, regulatory, and risk-management skills. She is currently pursuing an MBA in Accounting to further strengthen her financial and business expertise.

She has several years of experience preparing tax returns and previously worked as an Advanced Tax Advisor for a national tax corporation. Alina became an Enrolled Agent (EA) and an Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant (LTC) at the end of 2023.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, including fishing, kayaking, hiking, and camping. She loves traveling and has visited 13 countries in Europe and 48 U.S. states.