As a native New Yorker and digital creator, Ali has gained valuable experience covering arts and culture for publications like BET.com and 1202 Magazine.Along with her editorial experience, she has a passion for podcasting and has worked as associate producer for podcasts like Hear To Slay Hosted by Roxane Gay. She hosts and produces biweekly pop culture podcast Saucy but Sweet with Ali McPherson where she has conversations about pop culture, relationships and navigating life in the big apple in your twenties.

She formerly worked at LinkedIn Editorial Productions on a range of Emmy-nominated video and audio series. During her time there, she pitched stories for the Emmy winning video series Catalyst ranging from Tyla the Sauce Boss to the Bronx Native.