Alina Chen
About Alina Chen
Alina Chen is an Associate at Gensler, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in architecture, having studied at Pasadena City College and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and has held various design and intern positions in the field.
Work at Gensler
Alina Chen has been employed at Gensler since 2021, where she holds the position of Architect. In addition to her role as Architect, she has also served as an Associate since 2022 and as a Technical Designer since 2019. Her tenure at Gensler spans over five years, during which she has contributed to various architectural projects in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Education and Expertise
Alina Chen pursued her education in Architecture at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, she studied at Pasadena City College from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in architectural principles and design techniques.
Background
Before joining Gensler, Alina Chen gained experience in the architectural field through various internships and positions. She worked as an Intern at John Lum Architecture and MAD Architects in 2015. Following her internships, she served as a Designer at Rivers & Christian from 2016 to 2018 and later at Jenkins/Gales & Martinez, Inc. (JGM) from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Alina Chen has accumulated a diverse range of professional experience in architecture. She worked as a Designer at Jenkins/Gales & Martinez, Inc. for one year and as a Designer at Rivers & Christian for two years. Her internships in 2015 at John Lum Architecture and MAD Architects provided her with early exposure to the industry, contributing to her development as an architect.