Alyssa Castronuovo
Volunteer Manager
Alyssa is the Volunteer Manager at The Doorways! Alyssa came to Virginia all the way from California and recently settled in Richmond after graduating from William & Mary with a BA in both Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Alyssa has spent many hours as a volunteer herself at various nonprofits in the Los Angeles area. She believes access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right and loves supporting the wonderful volunteers at The Doorways in any way she can!
Fun Facts
My First Job
I was a babysitter for my neighbors growing up. Three boys all under the age of seven!
Something Most People Don’t Know About Me
I was in a commercial for World Wresting Entertainment as a baby.
Hobbies
Cooking vegan food, crocheting sweaters and hats, and playing board games.
Favorite Spot Around Town
Buna Kurs: An Ethiopian Cafe in Jackson Ward! Their baklava is the greatest.
Favorite Season
I love watching the leaves turn in the fall and finally escaping the humidity of summer.
My Favorite Line of Our Mantra
“We believe in the simple truth that everyone needs help eventually.”