Lina Ali is an Indian-Australian emerging writer from Parramatta. She is currently completing her Honours thesis in English Literature at The University of Sydney alongside completing a Bachelor of Islamic Studies at Charles Sturt University. In 2022, Lina was a Highly Commended Recipient for the All About Women of Colour Mentorship through which she received mentoring from Winnie Dunn and Dr Randa Abdel Fattah and published her piece with Sydney Opera House. Lina has also been published with Meanjin Quarterly, SAARI Collective, SBS Voices and South Asian Today. Most recently, Lina interned at Women NSW as part of Australian Disability Network's 2024 Internship Program.