The name allesandra is of greek origin and is a variant of the name alexandra. It is derived from the greek words alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. therefore, the name … Upheaval at the pocher podcast:

Alejandra c. Lastra, md, specializes in pulmonary medicine at uchicago medicine. Born and raised in rome, alessandra has called chicago home for 30+ years. She acquired her love of classical beauty from her italian upbringing and those roots still speak to her soul today.