Four dogs, three cats, and a steady stream of iced lattes: welcome to Alessandra’s world. The Southern California native describes herself as witty, sassy, and overcaffeinated, and her nights on the air prove it, with nothing but alternative in the rotation. She’s been behind the mic since 2023, after cutting her teeth on a nationally syndicated travel show with Peter Greenberg.

When she’s not on the air, she’s hiking, reading, or watching football (the real kind, played with feet). She’s a passionate supporter of animal rescues and cruelty-free initiatives, which tracks with that houseful of pets. Her playlist mixes Blink-182, the Fray, the Beach Boys, and Soda Stereo. Her first concert was Simple Plan, and A Flock of Seagulls’ “I Ran (So Far Away)” is a permanent no-skip. Bonus fact: she makes the best mashed potatoes around. Her other weakness? Doughnuts.