Growing up, Alyssa Hammond looked up to Diana, Princess of Wales, who used her position to raise money and awareness for numerous humanitarian causes.
When Alyssa was promoted several years ago to Starbucks district manager in Chicago, Illinois, she started to meet local families struggling financially. And she found her own cause to champion – fighting hunger.
“Someday I hope I am a good-will ambassador for something amazing,” Alyssa remembers thinking. ”Why can’t I do that at work?”