Meet Alessia: 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists from Turin, Italy

Each year, the Au Pair of the Year contest highlights the incredible individuals who leave lasting impacts on their host families and bring the magic of cultural exchange to life. Being a great au pair goes beyond providing childcare—it means sharing your language and traditions, while also learning about the USA and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

This year, we’re excited to share that Alessia, au pair from Turin, has been named as a finalist in Cultural Care’s Au Pair of the Year competition. Out of over 350 nominees, Alessia stands out as an exemplary caregiver and role model, and a leader within the au pair community. Alessia has not only shared her Italian culture with her host family, she’s also embraced new American holidays and customs.

This is what her host family has to say about Alessia:

“Alessia has become more than an au pair—she is woven into the fabric of our family. Her bond with our children is a perfect reflection of the program’s goal of creating lifelong connections."

Alessia has helped her host family thrive during her time with them in Parrish, Florida. But she’s reaped many benefits of the program as well! Au pairs leave their experience with stronger English skills, international work experience, friends from all over the world and an American family for life!