Alicia is a New England-based journalist who has written for The New York Times since 2020, and biweekly for its Real Estate section since 2023, covering homes, architecture, and their histories across Connecticut and New York.

She loves asking questions and telling the stories about who people are, what shapes them, and the intricacies of being human: relationships, the experiences that mold us, and the quiet, honest moments we all recognize in our own lives. Her reporting moves between real estate and architecture and stories about everyday life, grief, and public health. Her work also appears in Teen Vogue and Shape, among others, and she has written profiles and features for universities and organizations, including Wake Forest University.

Writing is how Alicia connects to the world around her. She is drawn to telling real stories and to putting words to the feelings and experiences we all share.

Her desire to do so shapes her communications work. She leads editorial, social media, and other creative work for a national nonprofit organization, where she edits and designs graphics, materials, and campaigns that bring national attention to basic necessities for individuals and families.

Even while away from the page, she’s always on paper. Alicia is a calligrapher, paints acrylic and watercolor, writes poetry, runs marathons, and loves sharing a homemade meal with her partner.

For assignments, story tips, collaborations, and calligraphy commissions, reach her at alicia.napierkowski@gmail.com